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Short Selling

The selling of a security that the seller does not own (naked or uncovered short) or has borrowed (covered short). Short selling is a trading strategy. Short sellers assume the risk that they will be able to buy the stock at a lower price.

Permanent link Short Selling - Creation date 2021-07-18


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