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You just watched a stock explode for no real reason. Your first thought? That’s not going to last. So the next question comes naturally: Can I profit when a price goes down? If you’re using eToro, the answer is yes—you can short sell. But it’s not as simple as clicking a button. Let’s walk through how it works and what …

Short selling sounds exciting — the chance to profit when prices fall — but it can also feel intimidating if you’ve never done it before. On Interactive Brokers (IBKR), shorting stocks is easier than you might think — and safer if you understand the process. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to short stocks on IBKR step-by-step, with real-world …