Web Home Services People Contact Us

Glossary: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

A call from a broker to a customer (called a maintenance margin call) or from a clearinghouse to a clearing member (called a variation margin call) demanding the deposit of cash or marginable securities to satisfy the Regulation T requirements and the house maintenance requirement for the purchase or short sale of securities or to cover an adverse price movement. also called federal margin call or Reg. T Call (for NASD requirements) or house call (for brokerage requirements).

The subject matter contained in this newsletter is often complex, with nuances that cannot be fully described in a single article or announcement. It is therefore vital that you consult with us -- and your legal and investment advisors, as appropriate -- before implementing ideas contained in the newsletter. Bader Martin, PS is not responsible for misinterpretations, errors, or omissions related to the content of this newsletter. Nor are we responsible for its applicability to your personal, business, or tax situation.