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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. Selling on the good newsSelling on the good newsA strategy of selling stock shortly after a company announces good news and the stock price rises. Investors believe that the price is as high as it can go and is on the brink of going down. Tax sellingTax sellingSelling of securities to realize losses that will offset capital gains and reduce tax liability. See: Wash sale. Selling the spreadSelling the spreadA spread whose option to be sold is trading at a higher premium than the option to be bought. Selling groupSelling groupAll banks involved in selling or marketing a new issue of stock or bonds. Further SuggestionsSelling concessionSelling dividends selling price Panic buying or selling Selling climax |
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