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Re: emit post# 78396

Saturday, 05/12/2007 5:29:38 AM

Saturday, May 12, 2007 5:29:38 AM

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Fed call is a margin call. Sure, broker-dealers can get margin calls if another broker-dealer or clearing house extends them credit. Fed call is not the term for forcing a broker-dealer to cover a short or naked short if that's what you're thinking about.

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