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Short Selling
Selling borrowed shares to profit from price declines
Definition
Short selling involves borrowing shares, selling them, and buying back later to return to lender. Profits from price declines, losses from increases. Unlimited loss potential with limited upside.
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#bearish strategy
#borrowed shares
#unlimited risk
#market pessimism
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