1. On March 11, 2011 you bought 1,000 shares of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) at $14.00 on 50% margin.
The margin loan carries a 8% annual interest rate, paid every 3 months from the day of the purchase. You sold the stock on September 11, 2011 (exactly 6 months from the purchase) for $28.00.
Calculate the HPR (%) and profit amount on your equity position.
2. On September 16, 2011 you sold short 100 shares of Starwood for $36.00 per share. Find your gain and losses on the following scenarios:
a. Suppose the stock drops to $30 per share
b. Suppose the stock rises to $42 per share
c. Suppose you borrow on a 50% margin, what your return on your initial investment would be if the stock drops to $20.