Newbie...Is it difficult to short big name US nasdaq stocks?

[Dom1]

Is it difficult to short say intel dell cysco etc. for short term intraday trades? Is it difficult to cover those shorts. Also is there still the uptick rule. Thanks

 

[Trader333]

No it is not difficult and there is no uptick rule any more.


Paul

 

[Dom1]

Thanks Paul

 

[timsk]

. . . Although it's a tad tricky to short any of the stocks on the list in this link (post #97 by ely37):
http://www.trade2win.com/boards/us-stocks/38036-how-make-money-trading-markets-10.html#post512176

Tim.