What Is the Meaning of "Short Sell

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of "short sell"?

• A)Buy shares from a brokerage firm and enter into a forward transaction to sell the shares at today's price on a future date.
• B)Sell the shares at today's price to an investor and enter into an option agreement to buy the shares back in near future.
• C)Buy shares from one brokerage firm and sell the shares to another brokerage firm with a view to make quick money.
• D)Borrow shares from a brokerage and sell the shares at today's price with the intention to repay the borrowed stock they sold at some future time when the stock is trading for a lower price.

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