Q2. What are the Maximum toan Values and the Minimum Credit Balance Requirements for margin and short sale transactions? On listed securities selling: Maximum Loan Value Securities Eligible for Reduced Margin at $2.00 and over at $1.75 to $1.99 at 1.50 to $1.74 under $1.50 Short Sales On listed securities selling: Maximum Loan Value Securities Eligible for Reduced Margin at $2.00 and over at $1.75 to $1.99 at 1.50 to $1.74 under $1.50