Call — Margin

A is a demand from a broker for an investor to deposit additional money or securities when the value of their margin account—which uses borrowed funds—falls below a required minimum level, known as the maintenance margin .

: It occurs when the account's equity (total market value of securities minus the borrowed amount) drops below a specific percentage set by the broker. Margin Call

: In volatile markets, widespread margin calls can force mass selling, which drives prices down further, triggering a "vicious cycle" of more margin calls and further market decline. II. The Film: Margin Call (2011) A is a demand from a broker for

: Transferring marginable assets into the account. Liquidating Assets : Selling holdings to pay down the debt. which drives prices down further