If your margin account shows USD 40,000 in maximum buying power, it does not mean you have USD 40,000 in cash or that you should invest the full amount.
Buying power is a theoretical limit calculated based on your available funds and the applicable margin requirements. It simply shows the maximum purchasing capacity available under the current rules.
The real value of margin is flexibility. You can decide how much to use based on your investment plan, portfolio structure and market opportunities.
For example, with USD 10,000 of your own funds, you could invest your own capital or use part of the available financing when appropriate.
Think of buying power like a tool in your toolbox: having more capacity gives you more choices, but you don't have to use everything at once.
So the key takeaway is simple:
Buying power is an option, not a target.
@Tiger_AU [捂嘴]
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