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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 4 MIN

[SIE] 48, Margin Accounts - Basics

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The function of a margin account and the concept of leverage. - The difference between the mandatory credit and hypothecation agreements. - How to calculate the 50% initial requirement under Federal Reserve Regulation T. - How to determine whether the Regulation T or FINRA minimum deposit requirement applies. - A mnemonic to retain the 50% rule and the payment deadline for margin calls. For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818

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