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Margin debt hit another record high in March to top $822 billion, according to FINRA data
Flipboard ^ | April 21, 2021 | Will Daniel

Posted on 04/28/2021 3:48:16 AM PDT by gattaca

Investors are trading on margin like never before, despite the risks associated with the practice. According to newly released data from FINRA, margin debt rose 71% year-over-year to hit a record $822...

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1 posted on 04/28/2021 3:48:16 AM PDT by gattaca
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To: gattaca

Don’t bet what you can’t afford to lose.


2 posted on 04/28/2021 4:17:05 AM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: mikey_hates_everything

Unless you’re big or connected enough for a bailout.


3 posted on 04/28/2021 4:18:45 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: gattaca

This is typically the sign of an overheated market top. But maybe this time it’s different. After all, we have never had such brilliant leadership in this country.

Laissez les bons temps roulez!


4 posted on 04/28/2021 4:25:12 AM PDT by Blennos ( )
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To: Blennos

Yes, let the good times roll...off of a cliff.


5 posted on 04/28/2021 5:04:20 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: gattaca

OK, now let’s tighten the money supply and watch stockbrokers dive out of high windows, just like in 1929.


6 posted on 04/28/2021 5:10:14 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (GOP-free since 10/9/20)
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To: Blennos

Normally yes, but the money supply is awash at the moment and inflation is starting to take off, so I do not expect any major pullback.


7 posted on 04/28/2021 5:25:57 AM PDT by rb22982 ( )
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To: rb22982

You’re probably right. I’ve long since given up trying to time the market.


8 posted on 04/28/2021 8:43:46 AM PDT by Blennos ( )
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To: gattaca

I have bought extra stock on margin. I did pick a good stock AMD
It has in the past dropped so do not go past 40% and whatever the low point is as if you bought at the high point and the stock drops you will have 3 days to come up with the needed money or the broker sends a couple of guys name Guido and Vito to collect.


9 posted on 04/28/2021 4:02:54 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (I need more money. )
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