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How Do I Short A Stock?

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Posted: 18 Mar, 2008
by: Stewart B.
Updated: 08 May, 2008
by: Stewart B.

Short Order SelectionTo Short a stock, you can change the Order Type in the trade screen to Short.  Enter the number of shares you want to trade and complete the trade like a normal buy or sell.  To "Sell" or Cover your short position then change your order type to Cover from the Order Type drop down menu and enter the number of shares you want to "sell or Cover.

 

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