Understanding Short Sellers
What is a short seller? A short seller is an investor or trader that makes money from a stock or the market going down. At times they get a bad rep, but they are a needed player in the markets. Although this is a website dedicated to long-term fundamental investing, we think it's important to understand short-sellers. How Does an Investor Make Money When a Stock or The Market Goes Down? The answer is by short selling a stock or an ETF. The process of shorting allows an invest