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Selling short against the box |
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Selling short against the boxSelling short stock that is actually owned by the seller but held in the box, meaning it is held in safekeeping. The seller borrows securities needed to cover as the stock in the box may be inaccessible, or the seller may not wish to disclose ownership.Selling short against the box Similar MatchesShort sellingShort sellingEstablishing a market position by selling a security one does not own in anticipation of the price of that security falling. Selling concessionSelling concessionThe discount underwriters offer the selling group on securities in a new issue. Tax sellingTax sellingSelling of securities to realize losses that will offset capital gains and reduce tax liability. See: Wash sale. Short sellingShort sellingThe strategy which involves selling shares you don't yet own in the expectation that the price will fall and you can buy them back at a lower price later (thus making a profit). Selling dividendsSelling dividendsInducing a prospective customer to buy shares in order to profit from a dividend scheduled in the near future. Further SuggestionsSelling the spreadSelling on the good news Selling climax selling price Panic buying or selling Selling group |
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