You sell 100 shares short of AMF Corporation when it is selling at $45 per share. Your margin requirement is 60% and the commission on the sale is $50 and the broker charges 10% annual interest. AMF Corporation paid a $0.50 per share dividend while you were short the stock. After one year you cover your short sale at $35 per share with a $50 commission for the purchase. 1. What is your total dollar return on this investment?
2. What is your annual rate of return on this investment?
3. Suppose you purchase 200 shares of Best Hat Corporation at $52 a share by making a margin deposit of 50%. If the maintenance margin is 30%, at what price will you receive a margin call?