Answer:
The trader has incurred a loss because the price of crude oil futures has increased.
Loss = (Today's closing price - Yesterday's closing price) * 10 * 100
Loss = (57 - 55.30) * 100 Per contract
Loss = $170 per contract
Loss for 10 contracts = 170 * 10 = $1,700
Now the account balance = Current margin balance - Loss for 10 contracts
The account balance = 28,000 - 1,700
The account balance = $26,300
Maintenance margin for 10 contracts = 2,500 * 10 = $25,000
Since the account balance is greater than the required maintenance margin for 10 contracts, the investor is not required to deposit money into the margin account.
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