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Confusing indeed.I can't understand why would one have a put...

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    Confusing indeed.
    I can't understand why would one have a put option (right to sell at specified price) and also need to borrow shares to short them (hedge).
    I thought one of these options should suffice. Or have I misunderstood?
 
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