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Series 7 practice questionmediumMargin Accounts 12

For an existing short equity position with current market value of $10,000, the FINRA maintenance equity requirement is generally:

  1. A$2,500
  2. B$5,000
  3. C$3,000✓ Correct answer
  4. D$15,000
Explanation

Why C$3,000

FINRA maintenance for most short equity positions is 30% of the current market value. Thirty percent of $10,000 equals $3,000.

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