The minimum amount that must be maintained in an account is called the maintenance margin.

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This statement is true. The maintenance margin is the minimum amount of equity or cash that must be maintained in a margin account in order to continue holding the position. If the maintenance margin falls below the required amount, the investor may receive a margin call to add funds or close out some or all of the position.

The Minimum Amount That Must Be Maintained in an Account