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FINRA Margin Debt Today

ByConvex Research Desk·Edited byBen Bleierⓘ·

The FINRA Margin Debt is currently 1,304,281, last updated , up 0.00% from yesterday. Margin debt at $1.30T is at or near all-time highs. The 2021 cycle peaked at $935B; current readings above $1.3T put retail leverage at roughly 4% of GDP, surpassing the 2021 peak ratio. Historically late-cycle leverage at this level has preceded equity drawdowns by 6-18 months.

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Margin debt at $1.30T is at or near all-time highs. The 2021 cycle peaked at $935B; current readings above $1.3T put retail leverage at roughly 4% of GDP, surpassing the 2021 peak ratio. Historically late-cycle leverage at this level has preceded equity drawdowns by 6-18 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

▶What is the finra margin debt today?
The FINRA Margin Debt is currently 1,304,281, last updated April 30, 2026. It is up 0.00% from yesterday. Margin debt at $1.30T is at or near all-time highs. The 2021 cycle peaked at $935B; current readings above $1.3T put retail leverage at roughly 4% of GDP, surpassing the 2021 peak ratio. Historically late-cycle leverage at this level has preceded equity drawdowns by 6-18 months.
▶When was the finra margin debt last updated?
The FINRA Margin Debt on this page was last updated April 30, 2026, fetched 19 days ago. Data refreshes every 10 minutes and is sourced from official statistical releases (Treasury, BIS, IMF, OECD or central banks).
▶How has the finra margin debt changed recently?
Over the past 30 days the FINRA Margin Debt has moved from 1,304,281 to 1,304,281, a gain of 0.00%. Week over week it is up 0.00%.
▶What does the current finra margin debt reading mean?
At 1,304,281 the FINRA Margin Debt is roughly in line with its level 30 days ago (1,304,281). Margin debt at $1.30T is at or near all-time highs. The 2021 cycle peaked at $935B; current readings above $1.3T put retail leverage at roughly 4% of GDP, surpassing the 2021 peak ratio. Historically late-cycle leverage at this level has preceded equity drawdowns by 6-18 months.
▶Where can I see the full history of the finra margin debt?
Full history, chart, and forecast for FINRA Margin Debt are available on the dedicated FINRA Margin Debt page, with data back to the earliest available observation.

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