Margin FAQs

• Why are all my trades in margin if I'm not borrowing?
• Where can I see the interest being charged to my account?
• What risks are involved in trading on margin?
• What is the margin requirement for short stocks?
• What happens if I get a margin call?
• What can I do if I cannot short a security?
• What are the margin requirements for ETFs?
• Is it possible to place a trade in cash within a margin account?
• How does Lime calculate the margin interest rate?
• How do I short a stock?
• How do I add/remove margins?