what is a "penny stock"

Discussion in 'Trading' started by andrasnm, Mar 3, 2003.

  1. Is anything under $5 considered a penny stock.? There is a shorting rule on NYSE
    that you can't short them....anyone knows
     
  2. if a stock is unmarginable then you can't short it by rule. If a stock is marginable then it is up to the broker/dealer and stock availability. Initial margin goes up to 100% for sub $5, but technically they are still marginable, therefore still shortable. As a practical matter, most broker/dealers won't allow shorts on sub $5 stocks.
     
  3. You can not go short but can still use a bullet.
     
  4. prox

    prox

    You can short under $5 with IB.