When multiple margin purchases are made, the transactions are ______ in one account in order to determine whether the account is undermargined, restricted, or overmargined.

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Multiple margin purchases are aggregated (or combined) in one account to determine whether the account is undermargined or overmargined. This is done by combining the market value of all the securities purchased and comparing it to the required margin amount. Collateralized refers to the process of providing collateral for a loan or margin account. Indexed relates to specific financial indexes. Arbitraged refers to profiting from price discrepancies in different markets.

When Multiple Margin Purchases Are Made, the Transactions Are ______