FINRA Series 7

Category - Series 7

Bubba has a short margin account with a short market value of $22,000, a credit balance of $42,000, and SMA of $500. What is the NYSE minimum equity maintenance for this account?
  1. $5,500
  2. $6,000
  3. $6,600
  4. $12,600
Explanation
Answer: C - $6,600. The NYSE maintenance requirement on short margin accounts is 30%. Multiplying the short market value of $22,000 by 30% equals $6,600.
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