What happens if a stock I’m short gets halted?

If a stock is halted, trading is temporarily suspended and you will not be able to cover your short position until trading resumes.

What to expect:

• If the halt is brief, you can cover your position when trading resumes
• If the halt is extended and your position remains open past 8:00 PM ET, it will be carried overnight

Important:

• You will be responsible for any overnight borrow fees, margin costs, and other applicable charges while the position remains open
• You must maintain sufficient equity in your account to support the position
• These charges will continue until the position can be covered or the security is no longer tradable

Learn more:

• https://www.finra.org/investors/investing/investment-products/stocks/trading-halts-delays-suspensions