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To: Jack Zahran who wrote (5186)	10/31/1997 10:20:00 PM
From: Emec	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

I believe that this is an SEC rule. Your broker should be able to explain it to you. I think it has to do with the fact that a nonmarginable stock is in your cash account at the brokerage firm and can't be lent out to a shorter. A stock in your margin account can be lent according to terms of your margin agreement. Perhaps there is a broker on the thread who can explain better or further.

To: Jack Zahran who wrote (5186)	11/1/1997 3:27:00 AM
From: Mighty_Mezz	Respond to of 31646

Jack - I think it's because the shares must borrowed from other customers, and only shares in margin accounts can be loaned . Here's an article which goes into it a bit. savoystocks.com