You are quite correct but electronic trading just increases the risks from unethical naked shorters because they gain increased anonymity but using this capability.As electronic trading grows it will be the methodology of choice (IMO) but Wall Street will fight to the death on this issue.Again it also places added stress on the SEC to enforce SHO.
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