The Purpose of a Margin Account for a Futures Contract

question 10

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a margin account for a futures contract is to:

• A)Guarantee a minimum margin of profit for the contract holder
• B)Allow futures traders to have more than one contract at once
• C)Provide a cushion for the exchange against defaults on the contract
• D)Hold interest payments until expiration

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