🏦LTB
SIE: Trading & Settlement
SIE practice questionmediumMargin Requirements

A client's margin account falls below the maintenance requirement. What will the broker-dealer require?

  1. AA withdrawal of cash
  2. BA deposit of additional funds or securities✓ Correct answer
  3. CImmediate liquidation of all positions
  4. DAccount closure
Explanation

Why BA deposit of additional funds or securities

A maintenance call requires the client to deposit funds or securities. Immediate liquidation or closure is not automatic, and withdrawals are not permitted under a call.

Turn it into reps

Reading one answer is not the same as being ready

Lucky the Banker is a free practice app with 1,867+ SIE questions, weak-area tracking, and timed mock exams. No credit card, no paywall.

Related Trading & Settlement questions