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Market Maker

Definition

Financial institutions that provide liquidity by buying and selling securities. Market makers may have short positions as part of their market-making activities.

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Short Position

The number of shares of a particular stock that have been sold short but not yet covered or closed out. On the ASX, significant short positions must be reported to ASIC.

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