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Beginner
Margin Call
Also called: margin warning
A broker warning that account equity has fallen close to used margin — deposit more or face liquidation.
Definition
Margin call levels vary by broker (commonly 100% or 80%). Brokers may notify by email, in-platform, or simply auto-close positions when the stop-out level is reached.
Avoiding margin calls is the entire point of risk-per-trade discipline.