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short covering
n.
The buying of securities, stocks, or commodities in order to close out a short sale.
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Universalium. 2010.
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Universalium. 2010.
Shortcovering — The buying back of a security or asset previously sold so as to close out a short position. Also known as bear covering. ► See also Short Position … Financial and business terms
Short selling — Establishing a market position by selling a security one does not own in anticipation of the price of that security falling. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * short selling short selling ➔ selling * * * The selling of instruments… … Financial and business terms
short selling — Establishing a market position by selling a security one does not own in anticipation of the price of that security falling. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * short selling short selling ➔ selling * * * The selling of instruments that are… … Financial and business terms
Short position — Occurs when a person sells stocks he or she does not yet own. Shares must be borrowed, before the sale, to make good delivery to the buyer. Eventually, the shares must be bought to close out the transaction. This technique is used when an… … Financial and business terms
short position — Occurs when a person sells stocks he or she does not yet own. Shares must be borrowed, before the sale, to make good delivery to the buyer. Eventually, the shares must be bought back to close out the transaction. This technique is used when an… … Financial and business terms