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Short

A position that profits if the price of the underlying falls. Short positions are opened by selling first, then buying back later.

WellingtonCDFS Editorial August 3, 2026 1 min read

Short

A position that profits if the price of the underlying falls. Short positions are opened by selling first, then buying back later.

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