Option Trading Course Module 1: What is the difference between a Cash Secured, Standard Margin Account & Portfolio Margin Account?

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What is the difference between a Cash Secured, Standard Margin Account & Portfolio Margin Account?

David J Perrot · Accepted Answer

Cash Secured is 100% backed up by my cash
Started Margin account you put 50% of the cash and the other 50% is loaned by the broker
Portfolio Margin account you put 15% of the cash and the other 85% is loaned by the broker

Option Trading Course Module 1

What is the difference between a Cash Secured, Standard Margin Account & Portfolio Margin Account?

Cash Secured is 100% backed up by my cash Started Margin account you put 50% of the cash and the other 50% is loaned by the broker Portfolio Margin account you put 15% of the cash and the other 85% is loaned by the broker

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