The Amount of Ground Movement in a 5

question 86

True/False

The amount of ground movement in a 5.0 earthquake is 20 times greater than in a 3.0 earthquake.

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Initial Margin

The minimum amount of equity required to open a new position in a margin account, set by the broker.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and potential dividends.

Bid-Ask Spread

The difference between the highest price that a buyer is willing to pay (bid) for an asset and the lowest price that a seller is willing to accept (ask).

Dealer

An individual or firm in the financial services industry who buys and sells securities for their own account, whether through a broker or otherwise.