Squeezed: Citron Capital Shorts GameStop
The case examines the short selling of GameStop by hedge fund Citron Capital. The valuation case for short selling GameStop is explored, along with the actual market mechanics of short selling a stock (i.e., rebate rates, securities lending collateral, and loan recalls). In addition to the costs, additional risks of short selling, including the potential for a short squeeze, are introduced.
Collection: Darden University of Virginia (USA)
Ref: DARDEN-F-1983
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 15
Publication Date: Jun 25, 2021
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The case examines the short selling of GameStop by hedge fund Citron Capital. The valuation case for short selling GameStop is explored, along with the actual market mechanics of short selling a stock (i.e., rebate rates, securities lending collateral, and loan recalls). In addition to the costs, additional risks of short selling, including the potential for a short squeeze, are introduced.
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