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Short selling: cost and procedure

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Short selling is available for liquid instruments that either have a predefined limit or comply with the daily “locate” requirement for sufficient liquidity.

You can see whether an instrument is available for short selling:

  • On the EXANTE desktop platform: Click Instruments on the top toolbar, right click on the chosen instrument, and select Instrument Info.

  • In the Client’s Area: Navigate to the right-hand menu, click "Terms," and then select "Short Allowance."

Terms → Short Allowance

Trade limits and leverage rates depend on the instrument, clients' trading strategy, and current market conditions. The default rate is 12% for easy-to-borrow stocks.

Important: Need to open a short position for a hard-to-borrow stock? Please contact the Client Services agent to inquire about the potential rate and availability.

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