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Shares in OKComputer currently trade at $63.41. Your broker allows you to short sell the shares with an initial margin of 50.00% and a maintenance margin of 30.00%. You short sell 100 shares, posting margin accordingly. The broker charges you no interest on the account. OKComputer pays no dividends. How high would the stock price have to rise in order for you to face a margin call? O $76.10 $82.44 O $105.69 O $73.17

Shares in OKComputer currently trade at $63.41. Your broker allows you to short sell the shares with an initial margin of 50.00% and a maintenance margin of 30.00%. You short sell 100 shares, posting margin accordingly. The broker charges you no interest on the account. OKComputer pays no dividends. How high would the stock price have to rise in order for you to face a margin call? O $76.10 $82.44 O $105.69 O $73.17

Essentials Of Investments
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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
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Shares in OKComputer currently trade at $63.41. Your broker allows you to short sell the shares with an initial margin of 50.00% and a maintenance margin of 30.00%. You short sell 100 shares, posting margin accordingly. The broker charges you no interest on the account. OKComputer pays no dividends. How high would the stock price have to rise in order for you to face a margin call? O $76.10 O $82.44 $105.69 $73.17
Transcribed Image Text:Shares in OKComputer currently trade at $63.41. Your broker allows you to short sell the shares with an initial margin of 50.00% and a maintenance margin of 30.00%. You short sell 100 shares, posting margin accordingly. The broker charges you no interest on the account. OKComputer pays no dividends. How high would the stock price have to rise in order for you to face a margin call? O $76.10 O $82.44 $105.69 $73.17
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