You Purchased 100 Shares of XON Common Stock on Margin

question 16

Multiple Choice

You purchased 100 shares of XON common stock on margin at $60 per share. Assume the initial margin is 50%, and the maintenance margin is 30%. Below what stock price level would you get a margin call? Assume the stock pays no dividend; ignore interest on margin.

• A) $42.86
• B) $50.75
• C) $49.67
• D) $80.34

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Definitions:

SWOT Analysis

A strategic planning tool that assesses a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Strength

An organization's capabilities or resources that give it an advantage in meeting the needs of its target markets.

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The process of systematically collecting information about external factors that could impact an organization's decision-making and strategic planning.

SWOT Analysis

A methodology for strategic planning that helps in recognizing and comprehending the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with competing in business or planning a project.