The stock market is an awesome place where you can “work” from wherever you want and make money online; however, it is also a place where you need to learn how to trade wisely. Part of being wise as a day trader is understanding the mechanics of how online stock brokers and platforms operate in regards to the trades you are making. If you are a new trader and looking to learn how to trade, the term “margin call” is something you may have heard or seen, but perhaps still are not quite sure what it is and how it works. Let me explain.