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Prime Broker
Definition
Financial institutions that provide services to hedge funds including securities lending for short selling. They facilitate the borrowing of shares.
Related Terms
Securities Lending
The process by which shares are borrowed from institutional holders (like superannuation funds) to facilitate short selling. Lenders receive a fee for making their shares available.
Hedge Fund
Investment funds that use various strategies including short selling. Hedge funds are major participants in ASX short selling activity.
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