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Re: mthorebbank post# 86453

Wednesday, 11/24/2021 1:41:10 PM

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 1:41:10 PM

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I thought OTC (esp. Pinks) were not shorted?

Can OTC stocks be shorted?
Although short selling is allowed on securities traded over-the-counter, it is not without potential problems. These stocks generally trade in low volumes. That makes them Illiquid. An investor trying to cover an unprofitable short position could get stuck.

https://www.investopedia.com › ask › answers › buy-over...


The pink sheets also disallow margins and short selling, which can be either positive or negative, depending on the investor's viewpoint. As a result of the aforementioned downsides, investors need to be cautious.

Using Caution When Trading Pink Sheets Stocks - https://www.investopedia.com › ... › Penny Stock Trading


Can you short stocks under $1?
Shorting stocks is done on margin, and for penny stocks, the margin requirements are steep. ... Interactive Brokers has a percentage requirement or $2.50 per share, whichever is more. If you're shorting stocks that are around $1, you're paying more in fees than you would be for the position.

Options for Short-Selling Penny Stocks - Budgeting the https://budgeting.thenest.com › options-shortselling-penn..



BTW - where do you see HEAVY% or shorting?

https://shortsqueeze.com/?symbol=sfio&submit=Short+Quote