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Short Selling

What is Short Selling?

Short selling is borrowing shares to sell them, hoping to buy them back later at a lower price and keep the difference.

Why it matters

Losses can be unlimited, because a stock’s price can rise without limit, and you pay borrowing costs. It is advanced and risky.

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