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Short Position

DefinitionIn finance, a short sale is the sale of an asset that the seller does not own. The seller effects such a sale by...

Earnings Before Interest & Tax (EBIT)

What is 'Earnings Before Interest & Tax - EBIT' An indicator of a company's profitability, calculated as revenue minus expenses, excluding tax...
Painting The Tape

Painting The Tape

What is painting the tape and how does it work When it comes to investments, there's always the risk of manipulation. One type of manipulation...
naked option

Naked Option

What is a naked option When most people think of options trading, they picture someone buying or selling a call or put option on an...

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