<h2>Buying on Margin</h2>
<p>Buying on margin, also known as trading on margin, is a practice where investors borrow funds from a broker to control a larger position than they could with their own capital. This allows traders to potentially increase their profits, but it also amplifies risks.</p>

<h2>How It Works</h2>
<p>When you buy on margin, you're essentially borrowing money to purchase an asset. Here's how it works:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Margin Requirement</strong>: Brokers require a minimum amount, known as the margin requirement, to be deposited in your trading account to control a position. This is a percentage of the total value of the position.</li>
  <li><strong>Leverage</strong>: The ratio of the total position value to the margin requirement is called leverage. For example, if you deposit $100 and control a $1,000 position, your leverage is 10:1.</li>
  <li><strong>Margin Call</strong>: If the value of your position drops, you may receive a margin call. This is a request from your broker to deposit more funds or close your position to cover the loss.</li>
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<h2>Why It Matters for Traders</h2>
<p>Buying on margin can be a powerful tool for traders, but it's a double-edged sword:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Increased Profits</strong>: With margin, you can control larger positions, potentially leading to higher profits if the market moves in your favor.</li>
  <li><strong>Amplified Losses</strong>: Conversely, if the market moves against you, your losses will also be amplified. You could lose more than your initial deposit.</li>
  <li><strong>Risk of Margin Call</strong>: If your position moves against you and your equity falls below the margin requirement, you'll receive a margin call. If you can't meet the margin call, your position may be closed automatically, resulting in a loss.</li>
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<h2>Example</h2>
<p>Let's say you have $5,000 in your STB Provider account, and you want to buy 100 shares of a stock priced at $50. Without margin, you could only buy 100 shares, for a total of $5,000. But with a 5:1 leverage, you could control 500 shares (worth $25,000) by depositing just $5,000. If the stock price rises to $55, your profit would be $500 (a 10% return on your $5,000 deposit). However, if the stock price drops to $45, your loss would be $500, and you might receive a margin call.</p>

<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Buying on margin allows traders to control larger positions than their capital would otherwise permit.</li>
  <li>While it can amplify profits, it also amplifies losses and increases the risk of a margin call.</li>
  <li>Always remember that trading on margin involves significant risks, and it's important to understand these risks before using this strategy.</li>
  <li>At STB Provider, traders can use MetaTrader 5 to easily manage their margin and monitor their positions.</li>
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