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Investment

空売り

The sale of borrowed securities with the intention to buy them back at a lower price, profiting from price declines. Subject to regulatory restrictions and disclosure (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

Quick answer: The sale of borrowed securities with the intention to buy them back at a lower price, profiting from price declines. Subject to regulatory restrictions and disclosure (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

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Quick answer

The sale of borrowed securities with the intention to buy them back at a lower price, profiting from price declines. Subject to regulatory restrictions and disclosure (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

Why it matters

空売り matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is 空売り?

In this glossary, 空売り refers to: The sale of borrowed securities with the intention to buy them back at a lower price, profiting from price declines. Subject to regulatory restrictions and disclosure (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

How is 空売り used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "空売りはヘッジファンドに株価下落で利益を得る手段を提供しますが、マージンコールや規制禁止のリスクも伴います。"

Why does 空売り matter in finance?

空売り matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses 空売り?

空売り is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does 空売り belong to?

In this glossary, 空売り is grouped under Investment. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

The sale of borrowed securities with the intention to buy them back at a lower price, profiting from price declines. Subject to regulatory restrictions and disclosure (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

Operational example

Short selling allows hedge funds to profit from declining stock prices but involves risks such as margin calls and regulatory bans.

Localized term

空売り

Localized example

空売りはヘッジファンドに株価下落で利益を得る手段を提供しますが、マージンコールや規制禁止のリスクも伴います。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Investment

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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