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nissimk | 7 years ago

Is there any rule or provision preventing them from short selling the stock in another account?

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nemo44x|7 years ago

Yes that would be a violation of their lockup agreement. They can’t buy/sell puts/calls either.

docker_up|7 years ago

How would they be found out though?

rongenre|7 years ago

Underwriters insist on a lockup period for a reason. Everyone asks about short selling and options, and the answer is always no.