You Short Sell 500 Shares of Stock at an Initial

question 86

Multiple Choice

You short sell 500 shares of stock at an initial margin of 50 percent. What is the most you can make on this transaction if the short sale occurs at a price of $38 per share?

• A) $8,500
• B) $19,000
• C) $17,000
• D) $9,500
• E) There is no limit.

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