Question

Your broker requires an initial margin of $1,500 and a maintenance margin of $1,000 on Treasury note futures. Treasury note futures contracts are based on a $100,000 par value and quoted in points and one-half of 1/32 of a point. You own one Treasury futures contract that had a closing settlement quote of 113"²245 yesterday. Today, the settlement quote is 112"²265. Your margin balance at yesterday's close was $1,150. All margin calls restore margin levels to their initial level. Will you receive a margin call based on today's settlement quote and if so, for what amount?
A. no margin call
B. call for $1,037.50
C. call for $937.50
D. call for $1,100
E. call for $1,287.50

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