Three on Thursday - Margin Debt Continues to Climb

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Investor borrowing to fund stock purchases, known as margin debt, has surged over the past three years and currently sits at historic levels. In this week’s “Three on Thursday,” we take a closer look at the $1.5 trillion in margin debt outstanding as of August 2026. To find out more, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 2:09 PM

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