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Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market

Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.

Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market

Published July 13, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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