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A broker's demand that you add money or sell positions because your account fell below its minimum.
When losses shrink the equity in a margin account below the maintenance requirement, the broker issues a margin call. If you do not deposit funds or reduce positions quickly, the broker can sell holdings to cover the shortfall, often at poor prices.
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