Francesco buys 1,000 shares of Italgas at 3.5 per share, putting up a 75% margin. a. What

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Francesco buys 1,000 shares of Italgas at €3.5 per share, putting up a 75% margin.
a. What is the debit balance in this transaction?

b. How much equity funds must Francesco provide to make this margin transaction?
c. If the stock rises to €5.5 per share, what is the investor’s new margin position?

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Fundamentals Of Investing

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Authors: Scott B. Smart, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

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