™An account may display $10,000 cash buying power and a larger margin amount. The extra amount involves borrowing rules, interest and liquidation risk.
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Buying power
The amount available in an account to purchase securities, including permitted margin where applicable.
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Buying power is not net wealth. Margin, options and intraday permissions can increase displayed capacity without limiting loss.
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