Re: STOCK shorting troubles

[Raymond Raffurty <rraff@xxxxxxxxx>]

Peter2150@xxxxxxx wrote:

> In a message dated 98-06-02 01:12:45 EDT, sgibson3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > So I
> >  cancelled the order. I was told that shorts are placed in a 'cue' and
> >  that there was a chance I might never be filled...ever! What?
> >
> >  Question: Am I being told the truth?
> >
>
> Yes.   Short orders do go in a cue, and are filled in order, plus a regular
> sale takes precedance over the short.   Thats a big advantage the futures
> have.  Shorts are easy.

          Hi all,

          For stocks, options are a better answer for shorting.  Quick fills
for puts, no up tick rule, no margin calls (unless you are trading on margin),
limited risk.  The only real problem is the time factor to expiration.

                                                          Good luck and good
trading,
                                                                      Ray
Raffurty