You're asking why you can't short an IPO? You should step away from trading and educate a little more before you blow out. Just a thought, not trying to be a dick.
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I am amazed at the number of "traders" who want to short LNKD... What are you people thinking???? You are nuts! Do the math...there are only 7,500,000 shares out....MOST are in institutional hands....they will probably not loan out their shares as they don't want to be sued after you bankrupt yourself.... Shorting on valuation is a very risky trade....I see very little profit potential along with huge risk.....simply doesn't make any sense to me.... In 10 days LNKD could be $45 or $200.....???? SteveDl