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Re: Lurker from Mars post# 159192

Wednesday, 02/18/2009 12:59:39 PM

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:59:39 PM

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Market makers are allowed to naked short w/o margin requirements to make a market. I have spoken to a few that worked in that field and have been told it's a rare instance when they don't cover in the required 3 day period. They are under scrutiny and the fines are not worth the risk.

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