Shorting AMEX:TIV

I tried shorting TIV@ $3.40 on Friday, but it was rejected. Can anyone explain why? what do you think caused this sudden jump?

I asked my broker(Questrade)about it, they said maybe TIV is on the threshold list, but I checked and it wasn't!!
 
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I tried shorting TIV@ $3.40 on Friday, but it was rejected. Can anyone explain why? what do you think caused this sudden jump?

I asked my broker(Questrade)about it, they said maybe TIV is on the threshold list, but I checked and it wasn't!!

Maybe the shares weren't available for borrowing? :confused:
 
i believe questrade clears through penson.

penson (used to) not allow (without jumping through hoops) shorting of under $5 stocks unless they were huge companies.

conditional, because i've avoided dealing with penson for several years now.
 
Quote from Sanaz3:

I tried shorting TIV@ $3.40 on Friday, but it was rejected. Can anyone explain why? what do you think caused this sudden jump?

I asked my broker(Questrade)about it, they said maybe TIV is on the threshold list, but I checked and it wasn't!!
You might have to ask your broker to locate stock available for shorting (and possibly pay a full service commission).

I notice Tri-Valley Corp. (stock symbol TIV) is in the gold mining business. I notice gold futures price values are at or near the high price six month range limit.

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stock has a market cap of 85m with a major move upwards. professional short sellers have taken the available borrowable shares.
 
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