SIE Exam Question 323: Answer and Explanation

Question: 323

If a customer wishes to open a short margin account and sell short 100 shares of stock at $15 per share, the customer must deposit

• A. $2,000.
• B. $1,500.
• C. $1,000.
• D. $750.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A - In a short margin account, a customer must deposit $2,000 even if the full value of the transaction is less than $2,000. This is a FINRA rule separate from the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation T.