Short selling is an investment or trading strategy that speculates on the decline in a stock or other securities’ price. It involves borrowing shares of stock from a broker and selling them at current market prices, then later buying them back at a lower price. Short sellers profit from the difference if the price drops; however, they face potentially unlimited losses if the price rises instead. This strategy requires careful consideration due to its risks and complexity.
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