™If buying power appears in a quote, filing or account screen, read it together with the instrument, timeframe and calculation method.
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Buying power
The amount available in an account to purchase securities, including permitted margin where applicable.
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Why it matters
This term is part of the language used to describe ownership, pricing, transactions and investment outcomes.
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