Assume that an investor lends 100 shares of jiffy inc


Assume that an investor lends 100 shares of Jiffy, Inc. common stock to a short seller. The bid-ask prices are $32.00 - $32.50. When the position is closed, the bid-ask prices are $32.50 - $33.00. The commission rate is 0.5%. The market interest rate is 5.0% and the short rebate rate is 3.0%. Calculate the gain or loss to the lender. Assume the lender is not subject to a bid-ask loss or commissions.

A) $164.00 gain

B) $164.00 loss

C) $100.00 gain

D) $100.00 loss

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Financial Management: Assume that an investor lends 100 shares of jiffy inc
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