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VII NISM Series VII
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When is the initial margin and extreme loss margin payable by clients?

Practice question from NISM Series VII Mock Test 6 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Whenever demanded

  2. On an upfront basis

    Correct answer

  3. C

    During the trade

  4. D

    Just after the trade

Why this is the answer

Initial margin and extreme loss margin are collected upfront to cover expected and unexpected losses in F&O trades.

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