What does shorting mean?
The practice of selling a security that the seller does not own, with the expectation of buying it back later at a lower price to make a profit. This is a form of speculation and can be a high-risk investment strategy.
Example
"The investor was accused of shorting the company's stock, which led to a significant loss in value."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.