The difference between two prices, such as the selling price of an item and its cost of production.
The amount paid to a securities broker by a customer when using the broker’s credit to buy securities. ADJ. marginal.
The difference between the amount of a loan and the market value of the collateral securing it.
Cash or other collateral given or paid to a stockbroker to secure him or her against losses incurred extending credit to an investor.
The investor’s equity in stocks purchased by a broker extending credit to the investor.