Answer:
a) The value of account on April 1 is $300
b) The proceeds from the short sale (net of commission) is $2050
Explanation:
a) On January 1, The proceeds from the short sale (net of commission) = ($21 per share × 100 shares) - ($50/100 per share commission × 100 shares) = $2100 - $50 = $2050
On March 1, Dividends paid = 100 shares x $2 per share = $200
On April 1, Covering the short sale at $15 per share costs (including commission) = ( $15 per share × 100 shares) + ($50/100 per share commission × 100 shares) = $1500 + $50 = $1550
The value of account on April 1 = net profit on the transaction = $2,050 - $200 - $1,550 = $300
The value of account on April 1 is $300
b) a) On January 1, The proceeds from the short sale (net of commission) = ($21 per share × 100 shares) - ($50/100 per share commission × 100 shares) = $2100 - $50 = $2050
The proceeds from the short sale (net of commission) is $2050