In technical terms, leverage is the ratio between the amount of money you have in your account and the total size of positions the broker allows you to take. You’re using leverage every time you enter ...

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James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Option margin is the collateral (cash or securities) an investor must deposit before writing or selling options ...

The profit margins for jewelry makers and sellers can vary widely, particularly given the numerous categories within this industry. Fine jewelers who either make their own products or source their ...

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Near steady cash cattle prices combined with slightly higher feed costs to wipe out the narrow profit margins cattle feeders found the week before last. The result was an average loss of $1.75 per ...