Corner

A corner is control of enough of the deliverable supply of an asset, together with a long derivative position in it, that short sellers cannot obtain the asset to deliver and must settle on the cornerer's terms.

manipulation techniques · updated 2026-10-16

Where does corner come up?

This term is used in the following manipulation techniques, each explained in full on its own page.

• Cornering — Cornering is acquiring control of the deliverable supply of an asset while holding a large long derivative position in it, so that short sellers cannot obtain the asset and must settle on the cornerer's terms.
• Delivery squeeze — A delivery squeeze is controlling the certified stocks, warrants or logistics needed to satisfy a futures contract, so that short sellers cannot deliver even where the commodity exists elsewhere.

Enforcement actions involving these techniques

See also

• Squeeze — A squeeze is any situation in which participants who must buy — to close a short, to make delivery, or to meet a margin call — fac…
• Deliverable supply — Deliverable supply is the quantity of a commodity that meets a futures contract's grade, location and timing requirements and can …

Terms that refer here

Corner squeeze distinction · Deliverable supply · Squeeze

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