In a derivative transaction, the term margin denotes to which one of the following ?

A

Cash or collateral provided by a customer to a broker to protect the broker from loss on

a contract
B

Cash or collateral provided by a broker to a customer to protect the customer from loss

on contract
C

A broker’s request for more collateral to bring a customer’s margin requirement to a premium margin level
D

A customer’s request for more collateral to bring a broker’s margin requirement to a minimum standard level