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02 Jun 2026, 12:56 UTC · 2h ago

S&P 500: FINRA Margin Ratio Reaches Dot-Com Bubble Level

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S&P 500: FINRA Margin Ratio Reaches Dot-Com Bubble Level

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The FINRA margin ratio has reached 53%, a level historically associated with major market crises. — High leverage increases the probability of forced liquidations, which can trigger rapid and violent price cascades.
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Passive trading has reached a level of 53%, coinciding with historical structural risks. — High passive concentration can reduce market resilience and exacerbate trend-driven volatility during sell-offs.
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