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Investing Basics

What's a margin call?

If a margin account with your broker runs short of funds, you could face a margin call. Here’s what that means.

How to short sell stocks

Short selling is straightforward in theory, but it presents different costs and risks from going long.

What are put options?

How does a put option work and why would someone buy (or sell) one?

What is market volatility?

Here’s what volatility is, how it’s measured and how it can affect investors.

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