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Short hedgeThe sale of futures contracts to eliminate or lessen the possible decline in value of an approximately equal amount of the actual financial instrument or physical commodity. Related: Long hedge.Short hedge Similar MatchesShort positionShort positionOccurs when a person sells stocks he or she does not yet own. Shares must be borrowed, before the sale, to make "good delivery" to the buyer. Eventually, the shares must be bought back to close out the transaction. This technique is used when an investor believes the stock price will drop. Short termShort termThe expressions 'short term', 'medium term' and 'long term' mean different things in different contexts and, indeed, they mean different things to different people. In general, the stock market uses the terms as follows:short term - anything from 1 week to 2 yearsmedium term - anything from 2 years to 5 yearslong term - anything from 5 years to 30 years! Short term tax exemptsShort term tax exemptsShort-term securities issued by states, municipalities, and quesi-government entities such as local housing and urban renewal agencies. Short term gain (or loss)Short term gain (or loss)A profit or loss realized from the sale of securities held for less than a year that is taxed at normal income tax rates if the net total is positive. Shortage costShortage costCosts that fall with increases in the level of investment in current assets. Further SuggestionsShort term capital gainShort settlement Short term bond fund short squeeze Short straddle Short term short selling shorts Ultra short term bond fund Short Short squeeze go short Shortfall risk Odd lot short sale ratio Short run operating activities Short exempt Selling short against the box Short covering Short interest theory Short term solvency ratios Short term investment services Short against the box Short interest Member short sale ratio Short term trend |
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