What is borrowing fees ?

[FSU]

ok that sounds interesting. That must mean that someone is paying you to take their stock out of their hands. Which broker do you have your account with?

Currently Dash Prime/Apex. But short stock rebate has been listed in the past with all my old brokers, Goldman, Merrill, etc.

I think your original explanation is probably closer to the case. Short stock generates cash, a credit balance which you are paid on. The short stock rebate category may include the credit balance interest received less costs of shorting?

 

[taowave]

Thats how I remember it...

Theres a small operational charge unless its tough to borrow

Currently Dash Prime/Apex. But short stock rebate has been listed in the past with all my old brokers, Goldman, Merrill, etc.

I think your original explanation is probably closer to the case. Short stock generates cash, a credit balance which you are paid on. The short stock rebate category may include the credit balance interest received less costs of shorting?

 

[tomkat22]

This is IBKR's page re: shorting fees and rebates
Interest Paid to You on Short Sale Proceeds Cash Balances Examples | Interactive Brokers LLC