short covering
Americannoun
noun
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the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to meet delivery requirements
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the securities or commodities purchased
Example Sentences
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It was some oversold buying, some short covering, and options expiration.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Yet that’s more of a long-term story, he said, adding that the recent spike and fallback in silver prices looked more typical of short covering in futures and options markets.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025
“These things kind of take on a life of their own, whether it’s short covering, or people jumping on board, the effect is the same,” Saluzzi said.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 22, 2025
Such short covering could, in turn, give fuel to the equity rally, further complicating the picture for remaining short-sellers.
From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2023
Having nearly reached the summit, two females, with a short covering hanging loose from their shoulders, suddenly appeared at some little distance before them, snatched up each a small basket, and scampered off.
From An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 by Collins, David
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