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noun
A request by a stockbroker or similar for a client to deposit more money in order to cover losses that have built up in open positions held on margin (rather than having been paid for in full).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, finance
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: call
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: demand
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