Thursday, August 10, 2017 2:05:24 PM
"Can investors short sell pink sheet or over-the-counter stocks?
By Kesavan Balasubramaniam
A:
In regards to pink sheet and over-the-counter (OTC) listed securities, short selling is allowed. An OTC security is one that is not traded on a formal exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange or the American Stock Exchange. OTC securities are often quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). Pink sheet securities are very similar to OTC securities in that they are not listed on exchanges, but are quoted on a daily publication issued by the National Quotation Bureau. However, pink sheet securities carry much more risk because they do not require the companies to register with the SEC or stay current in their financial statements.
Although short selling is allowed on these securities, it is not without its problems. Short selling on OTC is extremely risky because these securities are often very thinly traded, which makes them very illiquid. This illiquidity can prove hazardous if an investor needs to cover an increasingly unprofitable short position. If the volume is very low, covering the position may become a very unlikely prospect. Another problem that has arisen with short selling in OTC securities is the use of pump and dump schemes. These schemes are done by con artists who use internet message boards and SPAM emails to heavily promote a thinly traded stock in which they have long positions. When this happens, the result is often a high spike in the price of the stock, followed by a fall. However, the initial spike will devastate any investor with a short position. These schemes often use OTC stocks because they are relatively unknown when compared to exchange traded stocks."
It is also difficult borrow "pink sheet" stocks as many brokers refuse to trade on these exchanges.
Yes technically you may short a "pink" but it is more difficult with much greater risk. If we are delisted I believe shorting the stock will decrease and some shorters may also cover.
Do I think it is a good idea to return to the OTC Exchange? Absolutely not! IMO it is the first sign of failing company.
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