If the investor fails to put up additional cash or securities to maintain a required level of equity in a margin account,the broker will sell the securities at the market price.

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If an investor fails to meet the required equity level in their margin account, the broker has the right to sell securities at the market price to recoup the necessary funds. This is known as a "margin call."

If the Investor Fails to Put Up Additional Cash or Securities