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Old 01-29-2021, 11:29 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ME_Andy View Post
That makes sense. Thanks.

Again, 260% of float was short. What happens when it's time to replace the borrowed shares and there just aren't enough to go around? How is that possible?

(Assuming the contracts all have the same end date)
That time of reckoning is why some stock goes massively expensive and some going bust. The truth be told, I am not sure if you buy the concept or if the stock does physically change of ownership. I still get legal notices and dividends on my holdings.
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