[frannie]

I have had three replies, I understand each of them.
Yours sound like one I might have made because it is the way I think of short selling.
I really know nothing about these "modern" transactions
but it just really interests me.
You might like to know I am 82, a widow and just like to read these articles about things I don't understand.
Thank you , it was a witty and I think an informative reply.

[EverOnward]

"I have had three replies, I understand each of them."

I think you're ahead of me, frannie. Kind of got the jist here -- but the "puts" and "calls" sent me back a bit. Bonds and T-bills, that's about my speed. Never liked gambling...