short seller

American  

noun

Finance.

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

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Other Word Forms

• short selling noun

Example Sentences

A particular risk for the short seller is that a big chunk of companies buying the compute such as the large-language model makers are not making a profit right now.

From MarketWatch

The share-price plunge comes as investors worry about a possible AI bubble, the fallout from a failed merger and public criticism from high-profile short seller Jim Chanos, known for predicting the collapse of Enron.

From The Wall Street Journal

Veteran short seller Jim Chanos argues that neoclouds resemble landlords, not advanced tech firms, and therefore deserve lower valuations.

From Barron's

A short seller report sparked a 12% stock drop in September.

From Barron's

Famed short seller Jim Chanos ignited discourse last month when he shared that his firm, Kynikos Associates, had closed out its pair trade on Strategy.

From Barron's