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Re: dragon52 post# 60515

Saturday, 09/21/2019 6:50:01 PM

Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:50:01 PM

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The short seller never owned the stock. Another trader did and the short seller just borrowed it. He must purchase the stock from the market when he closes his/ her position so it can be returned to it's rightful owner. He just profits from somebody else's ownership.
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