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How much margin do I need to short sell?
How much margin do I need to short sell?
KpopStarletShineBrightness
Thu Dec 26 2024
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I'm considering a short sell, but I'm not sure how much margin I should have in my account to cover the potential losses. I want to understand the amount of margin required for short selling.
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Chiara
Fri Dec 27 2024
Margin plays a crucial role in both types of transactions, but the requirements differ significantly.
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BitcoinBaroness
Fri Dec 27 2024
For long trades, margin is typically a fraction of the total value of the securities purchased.
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Martino
Fri Dec 27 2024
A short sale transaction can be viewed as the opposite of a long trade in terms of margin requirements.
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Martino
Fri Dec 27 2024
In contrast, Regulation T stipulates that short sales require a deposit equal to 150% of the value of the position at the time the short sale is executed.
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Alessandra
Fri Dec 27 2024
In a long trade, investors buy securities with the intention of selling them later at a higher price.
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