An Investor Shorts 100 Shares When the Share Price Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

An investor shorts 100 shares when the share price is $50 and closes out the position six months later when the share price is $43.The shares pay a dividend of $3 per share during the six months.How much does the investor gain?

• A) $1,000
• B) $400
• C) $700
• D) $300

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