An investor short sells 250 shares of a stock for $43 per share. The initial margin is 60%. Ignoring transaction costs, how much will be in the investor’s account after this transaction if this is the only transaction the investor has undertaken and the investor has deposited only the required amount?

An investor short sells 250 shares of a stock for $43 per share. The initial margin is 60%. Ignoring transaction costs, how much will be in the investor’s account after this transaction if this is the only transaction the investor has undertaken and the investor has deposited only the required amount?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter18: Initial Public Offerings, Investment Banking, And Capital Formation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9MC

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