Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?

Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?

Author: Fear and Greed August 15, 2026 Duration: 23:35

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Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how margin loans can be used for investing, and some of the risks and pitfalls to avoid.

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