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short seller

American  

noun

Finance.
  1. a person, as a speculator, who sells short.


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Andrew Left, 55, a short seller, was convicted by a federal jury in Los Angeles of securities fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Unfortunately, a short seller couldn’t have turned a profit with these stocks, because the 81.4% negative alpha didn’t reflect borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

In 2024, a short seller raised concerns about the company’s accounting practices, and its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, later resigned.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The company came under scrutiny in 2024 when short seller Hindenburg Research published a scathing report about the company’s accounting practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Carrying charges are in favour of the short seller.

From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Eaton, Seymour

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