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To: Bob Davis who wrote (2756)	9/9/1998 8:33:00 AM
From: RockyBalboa	Respond to of 18998

<OT> Seemingly not without reason, Datek supplied this information today: What is a Margin Call? A Margin Call occurs when your margin account equity falls to 30% or below, or, your debit balance increases to greater than 70% of the total account value. Some common causes of decreasing account equity include: Negative market fluctuation. Stock previously listed as marginable re-classified as non-marginable. Stock halted or de-listed. Purchases on margin (short sells included) in excess of your Buying Power. Use the Datek Online Helpdesk to find answers to your specific questions about Margin Maintenance and other important topics. In addition, click on the information icon from your Portfolio page for Account Ratio, Available Cash and Buying Power equations. What can you do? If you receive a margin call and want to confirm with us that a wire transfer of funds is forthcoming, send us a copy of your wire transfer receipt including the Federal Reference Number* via overnight mail or fax to: .... <g> Christian