It stands for initial margin; an amount of cash (broadly, monetary assets) that is deposited or collateral (eligible securities) that...

It stands for initial margin; the cash (broadly, monetary assets) which a futures trader has to deposit in a margin...

It stands for variation margin; the extra money which is required to top off the balance in a margin account...

An amount of cash that is deposited or collateral (eligible securities) that is posted with a clearing house to ensure...

An amount of cash that is deposited or collateral (eligible securities) that is posted with a clearing house to ensure...

An amount of cash that is deposited or collateral (eligible securities) that is posted with a clearing house to ensure...

It stands for mark-to-market margin; with respect to buying on margin, it is the minimum amount of equity which an...

With respect to buying on margin, it is the minimum amount of equity which an investor must maintain in a...

With respect to buying on margin, it is the minimum amount of equity which an investor must maintain in a...

Using the funds borrowed from a broker to trade securities (e.g., stocks). Buying on margin works also for bonds, options,...