It is the practice of lending securities from one broker to another. (teenanalyst.com)
Funds — and issuers — can make extra cash by lending securities to borrowers, usually short - sellers looking to profit from a decline in the value of those stocks. (etf.com)
All of the funds cover mid - and large - cap companies, track in - house indexes and seek to lend securities as a way to increase income. (etf.com)