Momentum, I use the Knight Securities version of market manipulation, TD Ameriturd. I requested a cert and it took them four 1/2 weeks to complete the process, as I received it Saturday.
I've had several discussions with TD A employees and mid level management upon reading PA’s assertion that PBLS was being shorted. The manager was adamant in stating that “all” shares they bought for clients were legitimate shares and not FTD’s. He went on to state that there was no reason for procuring certs for shares because TD A's policies.
Testing the lack of share availability, I put in an order for half a million just minutes ago at .018. It took less than 10 seconds to fill. Either shares are very available or they are still being shorted. Oh wait, TD A doesn’t allow that, but I think it’s what’s happening. More certs please.