Equity Borrowing Surges

Jan 19, 2011 | Margin, Market Commentary

Margin debt (borrowing to buy stocks) climbed by $38.2 billion in September through November according to the NYSE. This was the biggest in 3 months since mid-2007.

Overall though, equity debt is much below market peak levels.

This could fuel equity markets and be a nice bullish sign for us.

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