Answer:
Account Balance in margin account:
Investment = $6,000 (100 x $60)
The customer's account will first increase with an unrealized gain of $2,000 ($80 - 60 x 100) on the next day. Â It will then decrease with an unrealized loss of $2,000 ($80 - 60 x 100) on the day after. Â This cancels the earlier unrealized gain.
Explanation:
The customer's investment will now show a balance of $6,000 with a contra account showing a debt of $3,000 for the balance of the Regulation T margin account. Â According to investopedia, "A margin account is a brokerage account in which the broker lends the customer cash to purchase stocks or other financial products. Â The loan in the account is collateralized by the securities purchased and cash, and comes with a periodic interest rate."