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10 Things You Must Know Before Shorting a Stock

September 14, 2009

By Michael Shulman, Editor, ChangeWave Shorts

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How to Make Money on the Short Side of the Market

Short Selling Tip #7 – Early Sale

If the original owner decides to sell the stock, you must replace it — either by finding other shares through your broker or buying it on the open market.

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