Living with Mom and trading on margin. The regular investor gets in on Wall Street's record stock borrowing binge
Margin debt has surged to record levels as investors like 29-year-old Hy Luu borrow more against their portfolios.
CNBC reports: Margin debt has surged to record levels as investors like 29-year-old Hy Luu borrow more against their portfolios.
Here’s how leverage can amplify stock losses.
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