Home/BlogGuideWhat is Margin Trading? No Technical Jargon or Fluff, Just The FactsJenna LoftonPublished May 7, 2026Updated September 12, 2026ShareTweetSharePin0 SharesUpdated: May 7, 2026 Key Takeaways A margin account lets you borrow money from your brokerage to buy more securities than your cash balance would otherwise allow. Your deposited cash serves as the collateral for that l