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Short Selling

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  • Adam V. Reed

    (Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599)

Abstract

Short selling plays a unique role in financial markets. Short selling’s institutional structure is distinct from other types of trades, and short sellers have been shown to be more informed than other types of traders. This review discusses short sellers’ motivation, the institutional mechanics of short selling, the empirical findings on short selling, the regulation of short selling, the connection between corporate events and short selling, and the equity lending market. The review assesses the current direction of research as well as summarizes the current state of knowledge about the subject.

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  • Adam V. Reed, 2013. "Short Selling," Annual Review of Financial Economics, Annual Reviews, vol. 5(1), pages 245-258, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:anr:refeco:v:5:y:2013:p:245-258
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    1. Jank, Stephan & Roling, Christoph & Smajlbegovic, Esad, 2021. "Flying under the radar: The effects of short-sale disclosure rules on investor behavior and stock prices," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 139(1), pages 209-233.

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    Keywords

    short selling; equity lending; short interest;
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    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading

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