How much can I borrow against my stock portfolio?

Lenders build a borrowing base from eligible securities after haircuts for volatility, liquidity, and concentration. Large single-stock positions often hit lower per-name caps than diversified index ETFs. Exchange tier, average daily dollar volume, borrow availability, and issuer news feeds can all nudge tiers. Loan term and rate structure can also influence how aggressive an advance a credit committee will approve. Educational overview only—your term sheet is authoritative.

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You provide a holdings file. The desk maps tickers to eligibility lists, assigns haircuts, and runs stress tests (what if the portfolio drops X%?). The output is an indicative or firm advance and a rate band. Ongoing marks can change available capacity on revolving structures even if your principal balance is unchanged. Understanding how lenders value collateral reduces confusion when your “portfolio value” and the lender’s borrowing base diverge.

Borrowing less than the maximum often buys peace of mind—wider cushion before maintenance calls. A right-sized line still delivers liquidity for the need at hand without forcing you to pledge positions you might want to trade or hedge. Comparing programs via rates & terms helps you see how advance grids differ across channels.

Running at the top of the grid leaves little room for a drawdown. A gap day can trigger a call when you are mentally still “long-term invested.” Interest expense also rises with balance—cash-flow stress pairs badly with collateral stress. Review risks and stress-test before you take the last dollar offered.

Conservative draw — borrower needs $2M but only borrows $1.2M against a $3M diversified book to keep LTV moderate. Concentrated founder — same market value, but single-name concentration pushes advance to a lower cap; may pair with partial sale or additional collateral types if permitted. Cross-border book — ADRs and foreign listings may be eligible but with different haircuts; we review such portfolios globally when structures fit.

Study LTV article and official rates & terms. When ready, send statements through get started. For strategic context, business owners help frame the question.