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How Your Shares Get Lent Out To People Betting Against Them

Your index fund quietly lends your shares for extra income. Short sellers are often on the other end.

How Your Shares Get Lent Out To People Betting Against Them
The Blueprint

Dec 8, 2025

The High-Dividend Machine Built On Borrowed Overnight Money

Mortgage REITs pay huge dividends by borrowing short to hold long bonds. The funding is the fragile part.

The High-Dividend Machine Built On Borrowed Overnight Money
The Blueprint

Dec 1, 2025

The Bank Product That Promises Income With A Hidden Catch

Structured notes package a bond with an options bet. In 2025, Americans bought a record pile of them.

The Bank Product That Promises Income With A Hidden Catch
The Blueprint

Nov 24, 2025

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