A momentum long and short strategy capitalizes on price trends by buying assets with strong recent performance while simultaneously short-selling underperformers. This market-neutral approach aims to profit from relative strength differences, regardless of overall market direction. Typically employed by experienced traders and quantitative funds, it benefits from volatility and clear directional movement. However, it requires rigorous risk management and active rebalancing to mitigate reversals and trading costs.
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