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Alfonso purchased 700 shares of Crosswinds, Inc., stock on 60 percent margin when the stock was selling for $38.5 a share. The stock is currently selling for $33.8 a share. What is his current equity position? Enter your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not include a $ sign or a comma in your answer.
total cost of shares = 700*38.5 = 26950
Amount of Margin to be deposited = 26950*60% = 16170
Current Equity Position = (Cuurent Price-Buying Price)*No of Share
=(33.8-38.5)*700
=(-3290)
that means he is facing the loss of $3,290
Balance in the margin Account = 16170-3290 = $12,880