Take advantage of margin accounts

12 June 2020 by National Bank Direct Brokerage

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Learn how to take advantage of margin accounts with National Bank Direct Brokerage. This type of account allows you to borrow funds from your broker under specific terms and conditions. In this video you'll learn about:

Margin accounts
The benefits of a margin account
Interest rates and eligible securities
Comparisons and examples

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