Since 1974, the Initial Minimum Margin Requirement for Stocks Has

question 20

Multiple Choice

Since 1974, the initial minimum margin requirement for stocks has been:

• A) 30 percent.
• B) 40 percent.
• C) 50 percent.
• D) 60 percent.

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