Hi robert23, yes I have the same thoughts, yes institutions...

Hi robert23,

yes I have the same thoughts, yes institutions maybe receiving a small % return for lending out shares to be shorted, but in the end it's their 'asset' that is having its 'value' ripped out. so if an institution makes say 3% a month for lending out shares but the price drops 5% a month then when they report their end of year or end of financial year 'asset' value overall it's gone down 2%. Sooner or later those shares will be recalled and the institution will be hoping the shares have bounced back within the 2% per month loss ! risky game. Note once a shorter has taken their position they are relying in more shorters joining to sell lower, just as us buying a position are relying on more buying to go up. If shorters are paying a continued interest rate every month to an instution to 'use' their shares then they are at a disadvantage to those not paying interest and buying out of their own super funds long term ! I'm playing the long game paying no interest. All IMO DYOR.