The only way you know your shares are real and not markers is if they are in certificate form. Are they? If not then think about it why would those who sold you markers and have your money would wamt to buy them back and pay you? Criminal abusive naked shorts never ever cover unless forced to do so.! These are not retail shorts which are good for the stock. Perhaps reading this will be helpful:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/class-action-lawsuit-against-sec-finra-kcg-holdings-dennis-o-neill
Go NTGL!!!