The amount of margin debt in the US has soared to a new high of $1.13 trillion in September (data: FINRA). Some will say that we should look at it as a percentage of total market cap, and I agree.
However, I have a different point to make. Look at how fast margin debt has increased in just a few months: up 30% since the beginning of the year and 50% in the last 12 months. This is an indication of froth created mostly by retail speculators who are piling in to make a quick buck.
Does not look good to me…
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