Post #1182 by rationalwalk on the Berkshire Hathaway board

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"I am not sure I understand the distinction between margin and cash accounts when it comes to safety in the event of a broker going bankrupt. Is this also the case for a margin account with no margin balance outstanding?"

I have not studied this in depth, but my understanding is that if you have a margin account, your securities can be lent out. I am not sure if this can only occur if you have a margin balance outstanding. I have never used margin.

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