Short Selling
InvestingBorrowing and selling shares you don't own, hoping to buy them back later at a lower price for a profit.
Example
Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Short Selling — borrowing and selling shares you don't own, hoping to buy them back later at a lower — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.