short position

Noun

Meaning

short position (plural short positions)

(finance) A financial instrument bought with the expectation that it will decrease in value.
Coordinate term: long position

Examples

Short sales involve sales by the underwriter of shares in excess of the number of shares the underwriter is obligated to purchase, which creates a short position. Source: Internet

The investigation resulted in a fine of $5 million (USD) for the non-disclosure of certain initial investors taking a short position on portions of the CDO. Source: Internet

Arbitrage positions in DLCs can be set up by obtaining a long position in the relatively underpriced part of the DLC and a short position in the relatively overpriced part. Source: Internet

Carruthers built his short position and sent tips to journalists. Source: Internet

I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a short position in AQB over the next 72 hours. Source: Internet

Producer funds and commercial firms grew their net short position on corn futures and options by 30,309 short positions to 641,500 contracts during the reporting week. Source: Internet

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