Can iShares be sold short?
Yes. iShares may be sold short, representing the sale of “borrowed” shares in anticipation of lower prices when the borrowed shares must be replaced. iShares are also exempt from the rule that requires shares to be sold short only on an “uptick” (i.e., a last sale price higher than that of a securitys preceding last sale.) You are required to make arrangements to borrow securities before selling short.
