SHORT INTEREST Definition

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SHORT INTEREST is the total number of shares of a security that have been sold short that have not been repurchased to settle short positions in the market (covered). Currently there is no requirement that market participants report their short positions in OTCBB securities to FINRA.

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PAID-UP CAPITAL is the total amount paid by shareholders for their shares of capital stock.

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