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Short-selling

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Description

The act of selling borrowed securities in anticipation of buying them back cheaper later.

Short-selling is the practice of borrowing securities and selling them with the aim of repurchasing them later at a lower price to pocket the difference. It’s a strategy to profit from an asset’s decline but requires careful management due to the risks involved, including margin calls and market volatility.

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