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The Indicator from Planet Money · August 11, 2026 · 9m
Borrowing money to invest! What could go wrong?
The Indicator investigates the record high of margin debt, now over $1.5 trillion. They speak with Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments about whether this surge in borrowed money for trading is a cause for concern. The episode explains how margin works and the potential risks to investors and markets. Timmer offers his personal views on the situation.
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