MARGIN CALL
\mˈɑːd͡ʒɪn kˈɔːl], \mˈɑːdʒɪn kˈɔːl], \m_ˈɑː_dʒ_ɪ_n k_ˈɔː_l]\
Definitions of MARGIN CALL
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a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
By Princeton University
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a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Demand to bring up the margin deposit to the required minimum level. Demand is from a broker to a customer, or from a futures clearing house to a clearing member. Reason for the demand is that the margin is depleted by a price fall of the security purchased on margin . Also known as maintenance call.
By Henry Campbell Black
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