On 10/20/1999 the SEC published a "concept release" regarding new proposed shorting rules. On the agenda were certain changes to rules for shorting stocks. The issue was held for comments until 12/27/1999). Did the OTCBB shorters...naked and otherwise, feel they had to cover quickly because of the proposed rule changes? Yes, I believe so...what else could have possibly caused such a widespread effect on the OTCBB? http://www.sec.gov/rules/concept/34-42037.htm
Flash forward to the present: On 10/22/03 the SEC held a meeting in which part of the agenda was to consider new rules for shorting and specifically to curb naked shorting on the OTCBB. The new regulation is named SHO and was voted on and passed by the SEC on 10/22/03 and filed as Release No. 34- 48709; File No. S7-23-03 RIN 3235-AJ00 and is now out for comments until 1/5/2004. Will history repeat itself? Will owners of OTCBB penny stocks be in the right place at the right time during Jan-Feb 2004 for another bonanza? I for one, as an owner of several penny issues, will be watching with great hope and anticipation. http://www.sec.gov./rules/proposed/34-48709.htm
For all longs who are sick and tired of having their pockets picked by the "naked shorters", I recommend that you send your comments to the SEC. You may send comments electronically to: rule-comments@sec.gov
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