Category Trading

Margin Requirements for Short Selling

Margin Requirements

Did you know short selling requires 150% of your trade value upfront? This fact surprises many new traders when they first try betting against stocks. Short selling turns the traditional investing way around. You sell borrowed shares first and then…

How a Short Squeeze Works

Short Squeeze

Ever seen a stock price jump up suddenly without reason? It’s often a short squeeze, a big event in finance. This phenomenon can make traders very excited. When stocks go up fast, it’s usually because traders who bet against them…