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FINRA Series 7

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Regulation T is set at 50%. Bubba’s account contains long positions in the following securities with the prices listed
100 ABC $30
200 XYZ $70
200 QBB $40
200 KKK $25
Total market value = $30,000
Debit balance in the account = $12,000
Net equity balance of the account = $18,000

What is Bubba’s excess equity in the account?
  1. $3,000
  2. $18,000
  3. $12,000
  4. $0
Explanation
Answer: A - $3,000. With Reg T at 50%, Bubba’s equity should be half of the $30,000 account value, which is $15,000. Since his equity is $18,000 Bubba has $3,000 of excess equity.
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