Short Selling
Instructions
To add Short Selling columns to the Quote Monitor or other window, hold your mouse over an existing Market Data column heading and click the green "+" sign to insert column. From the displayed list select Short Selling.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fee rate | Interest rate charged on borrowed shares. |
| Shortable Shares |
The number of shares available for shorting. |
|
Utilization |
Shows the ratio of shares lent to shares available, as a percentage. Illustrates the general level of demand for an asset; the larger the percentage, the greater the demand. |
Additional Resources
Learn About Short Selling on Trader Workstation at IBKR Campus