Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Short Selling.
Short Selling - as a noun
Sale of securities or commodity futures not owned by the seller (who hopes to buy them back later at a lower price)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
short saleExample Sentences
"The practice of short selling involves selling an asset that is not owned by the seller, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price."
"Hedge funds often engage in short selling to profit from a downturn in the market."
"Some investors use short selling as a way to mitigate potential losses in a declining market."
"Investors who engage in short selling are required to return the borrowed shares at some point."
"She made a profit by short selling the currency before its value dropped."
