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What is the minimum balance required to open a margin account?

There are margin account minimums for domestic accounts, regular foreign accounts and EDD/high-risk foreign countries.


The minimum balance required to open a margin account for domestic and regular foreign accounts is $2,000. The minimum balance required to open a margin account in Enhanced Due Diligence and High-Risk Countries is $5,000.