The Minimum Equity That Must Be Kept at All Times

question 19

Multiple Choice

The minimum equity that must be kept at all times in a margin account is called the _____ that is an established value cannot fall below.

• A) Initial margin
• B) Initial equity position
• C) Maintenance margin
• D) Call requirement
• E) Margin call

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Definitions:

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