A distress sale occurs when assets, such as property, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or futures positions, are sold urgently, often at a loss, due to immediate financial pressure.
A Margin Call is a demand, usually resulting from the price decline of a security bought on margin, that a customer deposit enough money or securities to bring a margin account up to the initial margin or minimum maintenance requirements. If a customer fails to respond, securities in the account may be liquidated.
