TLT not available for short

Is this normal for TLT ? I don't usually follow this.

 

What broker?

 

When you want to short bonds using ETF. TBT is an option.

 

We do.

 

Interactive Brokers

 

At IB you sell the futures or options on futures GE ZT ZV ZN ZB.

 

I know. Thanks
And I could also do the synthetic of a short with options but how come that there's no TLT to short ? This is not a illiquid thing. Is that normal in IB or was just today ?

 

you trade the options on TLT, tlt is not shortable, so I've heard

 

Typically you cannot short an ETF. You have to buy the inverse.

 

I know this is a different animal but ATM options on TLT are very liquid and trade well