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SBL Information offers insights into securities borrowing activities, providing data on loan balances, fee rates, and volumes that reflect market demand and short-selling trends. Unlike margin trading data, which primarily captures retail investors leveraging funds, SBL data emphasizes institutional activities involving direct securities borrowing, offering a clearer view of their strategies and market impact.
| Item | Information |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Source | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and Taipei Exchange (TPEx) |
| Scale | Listed and delisted companies in Taiwan. The number of listed companies is around 1700. |
| Historical Period | From 2013/01/01 |
| Fields Included | -Security Code -Security Name -Announcement date -OD -Transaction type -Volume traded -Fee rate -Close Price -Date returned -Borrowed days |
Securities Borrowing and Lending (SBL) offers key insights into market sentiment and capital flow. High borrowing balances signal strong demand for short selling or hedging, indicating potential price pressure or volatility, while high fees reflect supply scarcity. As institutions rely on SBL, its data reveals their strategies, aiding investors in tracking trends and optimizing investment decisions.
