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Investment

卖空

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

卖空 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 卖空?

In this glossary, 卖空 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 卖空 used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "卖空让对冲基金从股价下跌中获利，但涉及追加保证金和监管禁令等风险。"

Why does 卖空 matter in finance?

卖空 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 卖空?

卖空 is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does 卖空 belong to?

In this glossary, 卖空 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

卖空

Localized example

卖空让对冲基金从股价下跌中获利，但涉及追加保证金和监管禁令等风险。

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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