How To Short A Stock?

Open a margin account with a broker that allows short selling

Confirm that the stock is available to borrow

Place a short sell order for the stock

Sell the borrowed shares at the current market price

Wait for the stock price to decline

Buy back the same number of shares at the lower price

Return the borrowed shares to the lender

Keep the difference between the sell price and the buyback price, minus fees and interest

Monitor margin requirements and maintain sufficient collateral

Be aware that losses can be unlimited if the stock price rises

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