A short seller profits by betting a stock’s price will decline, borrowing shares to sell high and buying them back low. This strategy, used by hedge funds and traders, adds market liquidity and can expose overvalued companies. While controversial, it benefits investors seeking to hedge portfolios or capitalize on downturns.
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