[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Hand of God [@TylerEHand](/creator/twitter/TylerEHand) on x 1110 followers Created: 2025-07-19 00:51:29 UTC Short selling does not require an options chain; it involves borrowing shares and selling them with the hope of buying them back cheaper later. An options chain is relevant for trading options, and youre right that no options chains exist for $FNMA and $FMCC, but that means traditional short selling by borrowing shares is the only direct method available (think: before modern platforms)... so short selling them requires a margin account with a brokerage, where interest is charged on the borrowed shares, but these are certainly unavailable to most traders. XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$fmcc](/topic/$fmcc) [$fnma](/topic/$fnma) [stocks](/topic/stocks) [alternative investments](/topic/alternative-investments) [Post Link](https://x.com/TylerEHand/status/1946372285587505269)
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Hand of God @TylerEHand on x 1110 followers
Created: 2025-07-19 00:51:29 UTC
Short selling does not require an options chain; it involves borrowing shares and selling them with the hope of buying them back cheaper later. An options chain is relevant for trading options, and youre right that no options chains exist for $FNMA and $FMCC, but that means traditional short selling by borrowing shares is the only direct method available (think: before modern platforms)... so short selling them requires a margin account with a brokerage, where interest is charged on the borrowed shares, but these are certainly unavailable to most traders.
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