DailyFX Market Share Analysis for July 2026

A lot happens in a split second when you line up a short stock order. Our clearing firm has to locate the stock position before you're able to short it. When there is a lot of demand to short a stock, then locating shares can be challenging. As a result, our clearing firm may assess a hard-to-borrow (HTB) fee. Hard-to-Borrow Fees also apply to assigned short calls, resulting in short stock. That