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Buying on margin

What does “buying on margin” means?

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Purchasing any asset by paying the down payment or the requisite initial amount for the asset and borrowing the rest of the amount from the bank or broker is called as “buying on margin.” The investor is required to open a margin account with the broker, prior to buying on margin.

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