Lesson Margin 201

Margin power

Margin Power leverages the assets in your TFSA to enter new positions in your margin account. Once activated, your trading platform will show the buying power of your margin account and the increased buying power available via your TFSA.

You have the power to increase your buying strength. It’s called Margin Power and it’s an exclusive to Questrade. Margin Power connects the savings in your TFSA with the trading in your margin account. What you get is the opportunity to enter new positions in your margin account.

The benefits of Margin Power

Margin power benefits holders of both Questrade TFSA and Questrade Margin accounts in several ways:

  • Access additional buying power from your TFSA
  • Trade without selling securities or transferring cash
  • Increase potential profitability in your margin account

How does Margin Power work?

  • You tap into your TFSA to buy more

    Margin Power leverages the assets in your TFSA to enter new positions in your margin account. Once activated, your trading platform will show the buying power of your margin account and the increased buying power available via your TFSA.

  • Your TFSA stays tax-free

    With Margin Power, your TFSA stays tax-free and holds the same contribution room. There’s no need to transfer cash or securities between your TFSA and margin accounts. You can trade normally in both.

  • It’s like overdraft protection

    Margin Power functions as a type of overdraft protection: if the value of the positions in a margin account should drop, the untapped marginable assets from your TFSA could protect you from a margin call.

Frequently asked questions about Margin Power

How do I link my margin account to my TFSA?

You can log in to your Questrade account and link the two accounts on the Account management screen.

Can I use margin inside my TFSA?

No, you can't use margin in a TFSA account. Margin Power links the accounts so you can leverage your TFSA assets to use in your margin account.

Is margin trading for beginners?

Trading on margin involves greater risk than just trading with the cash in your account and is generally not recommended for beginners.

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Using borrowed money to finance the purchase of securities involves greater risk than using cash resources only. If you borrow money to purchase securities, your responsibility to repay the loan and pay interest as required by its terms remains the same even if the value of the securities purchased declines.

Note: The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and should not be used or construed as financial or investment advice by any individual. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representations or warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Questrade, Inc., its affiliates or any other person to its accuracy.

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Buying on margin can carry a higher degree of risk, and may not be suitable for investors with a limited risk profile. Please consult with your financial advisor if you are uncertain of the associated risks.

Note: The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and should not be used or construed as financial, investment, or tax advice by any individual. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representations or warranty, expressed or implied is made by Questrade, Inc., its affiliates or any other person to its accuracy.