The Margin Requirement Will Be Lower Than the Standard Requirement

question 28

Multiple Choice

The margin requirement will be lower than the standard requirement on a stock index futures contract when

• A)The stock market is declining
• B)The futures are used to hedge a portfolio
• C)The investor is establishing a speculative position
• D)None of the above

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