Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market
MarketWatch· Christine Idzelis· Jul 13, 2026 · 10:19 PM
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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