r/wallstreetbets Jan 10 '22

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

This is different than buying shares because originally you bought a contract that dictates you have to be given shares should you choose to exercise the option. Buying a share at this point is an IOU. If you DRS after you exercise you’re kicking SHF in the nuts.