When a Brokerage Firm Demands More Collateral from Investors Who

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a brokerage firm demands more collateral from investors who have borrowed from the brokerage firm to buy stocks, it is making a

• A)margin call.
• B)short sale.
• C)proxy fight.
• D)hedge.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stage

The phase of prenatal development that occurs from fertilization until the end of the eighth week, where major structures and organ systems begin to form.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb, from conception to birth.

Conception

The process of becoming pregnant involving an egg being fertilized by sperm, or the moment at which a new, unique organism begins to form.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell and an egg cell combine, marking the beginning of human development.