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Margin Call Calculator

Margin Call Trigger Price

Calculate the price at which a margin call occurs

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Deposit Needed

Calculate how much to deposit to meet a margin call

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Formula

Margin Call Price = Loan / (Shares x (1 - Maintenance Margin %)) | Equity Ratio = (Portfolio Value - Loan) / Portfolio Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a margin call?
A margin call occurs when the equity in a margin account falls below the maintenance margin requirement. The broker demands the investor deposit additional funds or sell securities to bring the account back to the required level.
How is margin call price calculated?
Margin Call Price = Loan Amount / (Shares x (1 - Maintenance Margin %)). This is the price at which your equity ratio drops to exactly the maintenance margin level.
What is the typical maintenance margin?
The standard maintenance margin is 25% set by FINRA regulations, though brokers may require higher margins (30-40%) for volatile stocks or concentrated positions.

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