Call Loan Rate

	Definition of 'Call Loan Rate' The short term interest rate charged on a secured call loan, usually in margin accounts. Also known as the broker's call.
	Investopedia explains 'Call Loan Rate' The call loan rate can change on a daily basis, and the loan can also be canceled with 24 hours notice.

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Broker's Call

The interest rate charged by banks on loans made to broker-dealers, who use these loan proceeds to make margin loans to their clients. These broker's call loans are payable by the ...
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Call Loan

A loan provided to a brokerage firm and used to finance margin accounts. The interest rate on a call loan is calculated daily. The resulting interest rate is referred to as the call loan ...
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Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets. Interest rates are typically noted on an annual basis, known as the annual ...
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- Loan
  
  The act of giving money, property or other material goods to a another party in exchange for future repayment of the principal amount along with interest or other finance charges. A loan ...
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- Margin
  
  1. Borrowed money that is used to purchase securities. This practice is referred to as "buying on margin". 2. The amount of equity contributed by a customer as a percentage of the ...
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Margin Trading

Find out what margin is, how margin calls work, the advantages of leverage and why using margin can be risky.
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