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by vdjao 1704 days ago
Identity A borrows a share from B. A sells the share to C in hopes of buying it back later at a lower price. C decides to loan their share to D.

A: has one share loaned out

B: owes A one share

C: has one share loaned out

D: owes C one share.

Two shorted shares from one share