got IB message to that respect.
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However, as of 14:30 EST, the borrow transactions have not yet settled. This may be simply a result of delayed processing on the part of the lender, and the transactions may settle any time up until the end of the clearing cycle at 15:10. Occasionally, transactions do not settle properly which can create a buy-in condition for the borrower (your account). Unfortunately, the current regulatory framework does not distinguish between the various reasons that cause a failure to settle a short sale: failure to find the stock to borrow, and operational problems with a contracted borrow both create a "fail" condition. By SEC regulation, fails require a buy-in transaction on the first business day following the failure. _ Contracted borrows will often resolve themselves so this notification is intended to provide you with the most current information. IB will try to provide additional updates as they become available. _ Alternatively, repurchase of your position(s) in these stocks prior to the end of the current regular trading session (16:00 EST) will ensure the account will not be subject to a forced buy-in at the open of the next trading session. Transactions occurring after 16:00 will not satisfy the delivery obligation. For complete information relating to short sale practices, please refer to the following web page: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/shortableStocks.php _
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However, as of 14:30 EST, the borrow transactions have not yet settled. This may be simply a result of delayed processing on the part of the lender, and the transactions may settle any time up until the end of the clearing cycle at 15:10. Occasionally, transactions do not settle properly which can create a buy-in condition for the borrower (your account). Unfortunately, the current regulatory framework does not distinguish between the various reasons that cause a failure to settle a short sale: failure to find the stock to borrow, and operational problems with a contracted borrow both create a "fail" condition. By SEC regulation, fails require a buy-in transaction on the first business day following the failure. _ Contracted borrows will often resolve themselves so this notification is intended to provide you with the most current information. IB will try to provide additional updates as they become available. _ Alternatively, repurchase of your position(s) in these stocks prior to the end of the current regular trading session (16:00 EST) will ensure the account will not be subject to a forced buy-in at the open of the next trading session. Transactions occurring after 16:00 will not satisfy the delivery obligation. For complete information relating to short sale practices, please refer to the following web page: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/shortableStocks.php _
