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Reddit seeks to launch IPO in March (www.reuters.com)
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[–] Jeremyward@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] viking@infosec.pub 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] mcmoor@bookwormstory.social 4 points 11 months ago

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