Short Selling

Short selling, or shorting a stock, occurs when an investor borrows a security with the expectation that the value decreases. Should the value decrease, the investor then purchases the stock at a lower price. The difference in prices is the profit margin. While shorting may be risky, it also provides huge returns.

3 Most-Shorted Stocks to Buy That Have Bottomed

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Off and on the price charts, these three most-shorted stocks have a lot going for them as buys that extend beyond today's oversold rally.

3 of the Most-Shorted Stocks with Bearish Charts

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A riskier market environment for bulls and actionable bearish price charts should pay off in these most-shorted stocks

Why Naked-Short Selling Accusations May Not Help GameStop Stock Bulls

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although enthusiasm about a naked short squeeze is strong for GME stock, you may want to reconsider this thesis.

You Can Get Buy Signals From Short Selling

By Mark Putrino, CMT
A high short interest in a stock could be a buy signal. That is becaise the short sellers will eventually need to buy it back.

5 Stocks to Sell Now or Short Into the Ground

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether you're looking to prune your portfolio or make an aggressive bearish bet, consider these five stocks to short or sell.

Trade of the Day: MSFT Stock in Danger of a 15% Drop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
All signs point to this being a good time to sell Microsoft Corporation.

Trade of the Day: AAPL Stock Chart is Sour

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A number of technical failures say it's time to short Apple Inc.

Trade of the Day: MS Stock Could Lead Financials Down

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Morgan Stanley is on the verge of a breakdown.

Trade of the Day: CAKE Stock Looks Like an Appetizing Short

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A number of technical failures point to more downside in Cheesecake Factory Inc.

Trade of the Day: DIS Stock Losing Its Magic?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A failed recovery points to more selling in Walt Disney Co.

Trade of the Day: Any Rally is a Chance to Sell M Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Macy's, Inc. completed a head-and-shoulders top with a high-volume breakdown.

Trade of the Day: WMT Stock Runs Smack Into Resistance

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reversed lower from a crucial line on a gap down.

Trade of the Day: BBBY Stock Breakdown is a Clear Sell Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is in an orderly but distinct downtrend, and support is likely to fail.

Trade of the Day: SBUX Stock Cooling Off Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sideways movement in Starbucks Corporation is likely to lead to another leg lower.

Trade of the Day: IBB Breaking Down

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some notable technical damage favors more downside in iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (ETF).

Trade of the Day: BAC Stock Fails at a Crucial Juncture

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Follow-through selling confirmed a bearish reversal in Bank of America Corp.

Trade of the Day: Proceed With Caution in CSX Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders would be wise to respect the difficult layer of nearby resistance in CSX Corporation.

Trade of the Day: Buy or Bail on Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU)?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The fundamentals and technicals provide a pretty clear answer.

Trade of the Day: BBY Stock Looks Like a Better Short Than Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent rally in Best Buy Co Inc failed at the 200-day moving average.
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