Suppose that you shorted 100 shares of stock XYZ. The initial margin requirement is 50%, and the maintenance margin is 3

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Suppose that you shorted 100 shares of stock XYZ. The initial margin requirement is 50%, and the maintenance margin is 3

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Suppose that you shorted 100 shares of stock XYZ. The initial margin requirement is 50%, and the maintenance margin is 30%. It is currently selling for $50 a share. After shorting the stock, the price drops to $35. (show your work and highlight you answer) 1. What is the new margin %? Is there a margin call? 2. at what price would a margin call occur?
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