End Short Selling

To promote market stability and protect companies from harmful speculative practices, we propose a policy to end short selling in financial markets. Short selling creates undue downward pressure on stocks, particularly during periods of market volatility, exacerbating price declines and eroding investor confidence. By banning this practice, we can reduce speculative trading that profits from a company’s decline, safeguarding the long-term value of businesses. Additionally, eliminating short selling would help prevent market manipulation, where traders spread false information to artificially drive down stock prices. This policy would foster a healthier investment environment focused on sustainable growth rather than speculation.