When stock prices tumble, margin debt liquidations kick in as a forced sell-off. Brokers automatically sell an investor's securities when their borrowed funds fall below the required maintenance margin, often amplifying market downturns. While preventing broker losses, this mechanism can trigger cascading price drops. Understanding this risk is crucial for leveraged traders, as it can erase portfolios rapidly.
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