shorting
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Noun — The practice of short selling — betting a stock or asset will fall in price.
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What does “shorting” mean?
The word “shorting” means the practice of short selling — betting a stock or asset will fall in price. In plain terms, betting on a price drop (finance), or an electrical fault.
How do you use “shorting” in a sentence?
Here is “shorting” used in a sentence: “Shorting a volatile stock can lead to huge losses if the price rises instead.”
What part of speech is “shorting”?
“Shorting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “shorting” have?
“Shorting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the practice of short selling — betting a stock or asset will fall in price.