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Short 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).Short sellingEstablishing a market position by selling a security one does not own in anticipation of the price of that security falling.Short selling Similar MatchesSelling short against the boxSelling 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. Panic buying or sellingPanic buying or sellingRapid trading of trading or trading in high trading in anticipation of sharply rising or falling prices, usually after unexpected news is released. Selling climaxSelling climaxA sudden drop in security prices as sellers dump their holdings. Tax sellingTax sellingSelling of securities to realize losses that will offset capital gains and reduce tax liability. See: Wash sale. 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 price Selling concession Selling on the good news Selling group |
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