ETFs are generally subject to the same requirements as individual stocks (see How do I short a stock ?). Note Retail clients residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) are not allowed to enter into opening purchase and sale transactions on structured products, including ETFs, which do not offer the disclosure documentation required by regulation (referred to as the Key Information Document, or KID). See KB2993 for additional information regarding this EEA investor protection.

Can I short ETFs?

ETFs are generally subject to the same requirements as individual stocks (see How do I short a stock?).

Note

Retail clients residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) are not allowed to enter into opening purchase and sale transactions on structured products, including ETFs, which do not offer the disclosure documentation required by regulation (referred to as the Key Information Document, or KID). See KB2993 for additional information regarding this EEA investor protection.

What does the message "No opening trades for non-EEA accounts" mean?

What is the "This product requires a KID in English or in a language approved for your country" error message, and how can I resolve it?

What does the message "MIFIR 2 account does not have short code assigned" mean?

Can I transfer my account to the U.S. to avoid PRIIPs regulation?