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What is Securities Lending and Borrowing in Short Selling?
The "Securities Lending and Borrowing" course is an advanced level program designed for investors interested in short selling stocks, especially using Interactive Brokers' Trader Workstation (TWS). This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the short selling process and offers insights into key features of TWS that support effective short trading strategies.
Höhepunkte des Kurses:
Mit dem Abschluss des Kurses "Securities Lending and Borrowing" erwerben die Teilnehmer fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse und praktische Fähigkeiten, die für Leerverkäufe von Aktien erforderlich sind. Der Kurs legt den Schwerpunkt auf das Verständnis der Feinheiten von Leerverkäufen, einschließlich regulatorischer Aspekte, finanzieller Mechanismen und der in TWS verfügbaren Werkzeuge, um fundierte Leerverkaufsentscheidungen zu treffen. Der Kurs ist eine unverzichtbare Bildungsressource für Anleger, die Leerverkäufe als Teil ihrer Anlagestrategie auf dem Aktienmarkt nutzen wollen.
FAQ
1) How do I check if a stock is shortable in TWS and what drives the borrow fee?
In TWS you can see if shares are available to short and what the borrowing fee is before placing an order. The fee depends on supply and demand—stocks that are harder to borrow usually cost more, and the rate can change during the day.
2) When should I use a pre-borrow instead of a standard short sale?
A pre-borrow means you lock in the shares before you short them. This helps avoid problems in stocks that are very hard to borrow or in special situations. The trade-off is it can cost more since you pay the fee from the moment you borrow.
3) How do margin rules affect short positions?
Short proceeds are held as collateral. Initial and maintenance margin depend on the security’s risk; requirements can rise during volatility. Falling equity or higher fees can trigger margin calls and forced buy-ins.
4) What is the Stock Yield Enhancement Program (SYEP) and what are the trade-offs?
This program lets the broker lend out your fully paid shares. You earn part of the income, but while the shares are lent, you temporarily give up voting rights and dividends may be paid in a different form (which can affect taxes). The shares can be recalled anytime.