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Logan Sold a Corn Futures Contract Using the Initial Margin

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Logan sold a corn futures contract using the initial margin of $2,700. His maintenance margin is $2,000. The price of corn began to rise in early summer, but Logan wants to keep his contract. When his margin falls below $2,000 (minimum maintenance)


A) his contract will be automatically sold or canceled.
B) he does not need to do anything since the most he can lose is $2,700.
C) he will need to deposit enough money in his margin account to bring the balance up to $2,000.
D) he will need to deliver the corn immediately.

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