The minimum dollar amount required by an investor when taking a position in a futures contract is called the

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The minimum dollar amount required by an investor when taking a position in a futures contract is called the initial margin. This is the amount of money that must be deposited into a margin account to open and maintain the position. The maintenance margin, option C, is the minimum amount of margin that must be maintained in the account to avoid a margin call. Option D is incorrect as there is an answer that is correct.

The Minimum Dollar Amount Required by an Investor When Taking