Shorting SPY, DIA & QQQ

Merc · Feb 28, 2003

Do you need an uptick to short SPY & DIA?
What about QQQ???

EMini-Player · Feb 28, 2003

I think so, since it's still an equity and same rules apply

omcate · Feb 28, 2003

Quote from Merc:

Do you need an uptick to short SPY & DIA?
What about QQQ???

No. Uptick rule does not apply to exchange traded funds(ETF).