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
Bubba wants to buy 100 shares of DUM at $30 per share and 100 shares of OUT at $120. How much additional money must be deposited?
Explanation
Answer: C - $4,500. The purchase of DUM will cost $3,000 (100 x $30) and the purchase of OUT will cost $12,000 (100 x $120). Both combined total a cost of $15,000. Reg T requires 50% ($7,500) and Bubba only has $3,000. So he is $4,500 short.
