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Securities Lending Explained: How Institutions Earn Fees by Temporarily Sharing Assets
Securities lending is a market practice where large institutional investors temporarily transfer securities to brokers or dealers in exchange for a fee and cash collateral. The lender can earn fee income and may invest the collateral, while borrowers use the securities for market‑making, short sales, or to meet delivery obligations.
By Equimonet Research Desk · Published 2026-09-08
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