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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

shorting

/ˈʃɔːtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does shorting mean?

noun

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."

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