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
If Bubba wants to buy 100 shares of DUM at $30 per share, how much additional money must be deposited?
$79. Bubba's breakeven is his cost of the stock less the premium he received ($83 - $4).
Timothy
3 days ago