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Re: janice shell post# 83393

Friday, 08/20/2004 9:05:16 PM

Friday, August 20, 2004 9:05:16 PM

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yes, alot of pinksheets aren't ALLOWED to be held long or short by MMs so they make their money from the spread

I was referring more to qualifying entities on the pinks and most otcbb stocks, as well as most low float/low volume listed stocks...

MMs do carry positions, and the do make money from them...

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