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How short selling works

Short selling lets investors bet against a stock, profiting when it falls in price. But how exactly does a short work? And what are the risks? The Plain Bagel explains.

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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 15, 2021
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 1, 2021
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Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
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Website
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Language:
English
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