M mydann May 4, 2008 #1 Just checked some shortable stocks at our brokage website, the borrow cost is more than 25% rate. So, what's the edge to short these stocks while paying too much for borrowing?
Just checked some shortable stocks at our brokage website, the borrow cost is more than 25% rate. So, what's the edge to short these stocks while paying too much for borrowing?
M margo_trader May 4, 2008 #2 Have you looked into put options? T http://actionpointsta.blogspot.com/
Z zdreg May 4, 2008 #3 25%interest rate is irrelevant for a trade with a duration ofa couple of days why do you use the phrase too much. obviously pros disagree with you.
25%interest rate is irrelevant for a trade with a duration ofa couple of days why do you use the phrase too much. obviously pros disagree with you.
D demoship May 4, 2008 #4 you think 25% annually is a lot huh? Well look at the repo rate implied by the options on TMA! (Btw, I'm short those options, since I think the cost to borrow is unjustified).
you think 25% annually is a lot huh? Well look at the repo rate implied by the options on TMA! (Btw, I'm short those options, since I think the cost to borrow is unjustified).
