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Reddit seeks to launch IPO in March (www.reuters.com)

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[–] Jeremyward@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Usually they don't allow options on new stocks until after the cutoff period. Unless your broker allows naked shorting.

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[–] viking@infosec.pub 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Probably not through some online broker, but OTC with an actual trading desk you can short just about anything. In the end it's just a contract.

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[–] mcmoor@bookwormstory.social 4 points 2 years ago

Well then you need someone on the other side of the deal.

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