SFinance glossary

Short Selling

Quick definition

Selling borrowed assets to profit from a price fall.

Overview

Short selling is an investment strategy in which an investor sells borrowed assets, hoping to buy them back later at a lower price.

Common uses

Speculative strategies
Downside protection
Arbitrage

Examples of use in small businesses

Portfolio management
Hedging risk
Advanced investment strategies

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