GOING SHORT Definition

GOING SHORT is the selling of commodities, bonds, or stock before actually buying it. This happens when a dealer or investor believes the price of the item (on the date of its delivery to the buyer) will be lower than its current price. He or she expects to make a profit by buying the item on or just before its delivery date. See GOING LONG.

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RENEWAL NOTE is a note that renews a previous note due date.

COMPOUND INTEREST is interest calculated from the total of original principal plus accrued interest.

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