Last week, you sold 300 shares of ABC stock for $6,300. The sale was a...

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Last week, you sold 300 shares of ABC stock for $6,300. The sale was a short sale with an initial margin requirement of 70%. The maintenance margin is 40%. Some positive news concerning the company was released last night and the stock price jumped this morning to $28 a share.

What is your current margin position in this stock?


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