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To: PAR35

How I can I short stock if I don't own any?


31 posted on 02/07/2006 2:14:34 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia
How I can I short stock if I don't own any?

Easier than shorting stock when you do own it.

You basically borrow the shares, sell them, spread rumors about the company, watch the shares drop, buy the cheap shares to pay back the person from whom you borrowed the shares, and keep the profit.

32 posted on 02/07/2006 2:28:23 PM PST by PAR35
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