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To: Brent who wrote (22498)9/18/1999 7:49:00 AM
From: James Baker  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 23519
 
<<<Short sales are always considered short term capital gains no matter how long you hold them. Shorts will never cover due to short/long term capital gain consideration.
Brent>>>

Brent this seem pretty short sighted. Short sellers are looking to make profits and I don't believe tax consideration are much to them.
They only bank their paper profits when they cover.
AND If the stock price hits 15 your better believe they would cover!