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Bearish
Definition
A negative outlook on a stock or the market. Short sellers are bearish as they profit when prices fall. High short interest is often considered a bearish indicator.
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Short Selling
A trading strategy where an investor borrows shares and sells them, hoping to buy them back at a lower price. The investor profits if the stock price falls and loses money if it rises.
Short Interest
The percentage of a company's total shares on issue that are currently held as short positions. Expressed as a percentage, e.g., 10% short interest means 10% of all shares are shorted.
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