Margin Loans

Getting started

Understand what buying on margin is, and how to start investing using margin loans at Fair Trade Export. Learn More >>

Margin Benefits
Margin buying allows you to enjoy flexible cash, increased returns and more advantages. Learn More >>

Margin Risks
Fully understand the risks of trading on Margin and learn how you can manage them. Learn More >>

Margin Requirements
Learn about Margin Requirements and the difference between Initial and Maintenance Margin Requirements. Learn More >>

Margin Call
A comprehensive demonstration on what a Margin Call is and how to avoid one. Learn More >>

Margin Buying Power
Learn the logic of how your Margin Buying Power is calculated and plan your portfolio more strategically. Learn More >>

Day Trading Rules
Learn the definitions and rules of Day Trading.
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Please click here to download a Margin Application and Agreement.

Cash vs. Margin

Learn the difference between cash and margin account. Learn More >>

Short Selling

Short selling is a strategy to use when you expect a security’s price will decline. Learn More >>

Cash Account Trading Rules

Learn the Cash Account Trading Rules including Good Faith Violations and 90-Day Restriction. Learn More >>

Scenarios/Tutorials

Find easy examples of Margin Requirements, Margin Calls and Day Trading Margin Rules in our Tutorial section. Learn More >>

Margin Related FAQs

Find the answers to your questions regarding trading on Margin in our Margin-related FAQs section. Learn More >>

Margin Rates

Fair Trade Export offers margin interest rates as low as 5% APR. For more details, please refer to our Margin Interest Rates.

Margin Glossary

Definitions of commonly used Margin-related terms. Learn More >>

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Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. All investments involve risk and losses may exceed the principal invested. Past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Fair Trade Export is a discount broker that provides self-directed investors with brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice.

Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Options trading privileges are subject to Fair Trade Export review and approval. Please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure and the Supplement before you begin trading options.

ETF trading involves risks. Before investing in an ETF, be sure to carefully consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. ETF Information and Disclosure.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund or ETF carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. A mutual fund or ETF prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by emailing service@fairtradeexport.com.

Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. Before using margin, customers must determine whether this type of trading strategy is right for them given their specific investment objectives, experience, risk tolerance, and financial situation. For more information please see Margin Disclosure Statement, Margin Agreement, FINRA Investor Information. These disclosures contain information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.

Online trades are $0 for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds. See our Pricing page for detailed pricing of all security types offered at Fair Trade Export. All prices listed are subject to change without notice.

Crypto trading on Fair Trade Export platforms is served by Fair Trade Export LLC and offered through APEX Crypto. Cryptocurrency execution and custody services are provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849) through a software licensing agreement between Apex Crypto LLC and Fair Trade Export LLC. Cryptocurrencies are not securities and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss and there can be significant volatility in the price of cryptocurrencies. The value of cryptocurrencies may fluctuate, and, as a result, clients may lose more than their original investment. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor, please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved before trading.

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