Your Broker Requires an Initial Margin of $1,500 and a Maintenance

question 77

Multiple Choice

Your broker requires an initial margin of $1,500 and a maintenance margin of $1,000 on Treasury note futures. Treasury note futures contracts are based on a $100,000 par value and quoted in points and one-half of 1/32 of a point. You own one Treasury futures contract that had a closing settlement quote of 113′245 yesterday. Today, the settlement quote is 112′265. Your margin balance at yesterday's close was $1,150. All margin calls restore margin levels to their initial level. Will you receive a margin call based on today's settlement quote and, if so, for what amount?

• A)no margin call
• B)call for $1,037.50
• C)call for $937.50
• D)call for $1,100
• E)call for $1,287.50

Comprehend the acquisition and capitalization of fixed assets, including costs involved and their classification.

Calculate annual depreciation and understand the impact of changes in estimates on depreciation calculation.

Understand the concept of transactions that have commercial substance.

Calculate the amount of cash given in a trade-in transaction.

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Definitions:

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