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Re: Alex G post# 160253

Monday, 10/13/2003 12:21:47 AM

Monday, October 13, 2003 12:21:47 AM

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You may not create more shares when you short, but you do create a second long position -- the person you borrowed them from still holds them long, and the person you sell them to also holds them long. So, each share is being held long by two different people at the same time.

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