Margin debt is the amount of money an investor borrows from their broker via a margin account. Trading with a margin debt can magnify gains because an investor can benefit from the upside of any stock ...
In the most recent report from FINRA, margin debt levels have surged as bullish investors leverage their bets in the equity market. The increase in leverage is not surprising, as it represents ...
Margin debt just hit a historic $1.13 trillion, the highest level ever recorded in U.S. market history. FINRA data for September 2025 confirms the total borrowing against stocks has surged past all ...