Problem:
Suppose you sell short 75 shares of a stock initially selling for $95. Your margin requirement is 100%.
Required:
Question 1: What is the value of the 75 shares of stock (this is the amount you will borrow a Time 0)?
Question 2: If the stock price drops to $80 per share, what is the new value of the 75 shares of stock (this is the amount you will pay back at Time 1)?
Question 3: What is the total $ amount that you made (or lost) on the trade?
Question 4: What is your return?
Note: Explain all calculation and formulas.