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Selling without keeping shares will cause the price to fall.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Derivatives (F&O)
Short Futures — Selling without keeping the share, it is believed that the price will fall. Shorting in futures is easier than shorting equities.
This term comes under Derivatives (F&O), in the section "FUTURES". Futures are simpler than options — in one line: you are talking about direction.
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Futures Contract
• Long Futures
• Spot Price
• Basis
• Premium / Discount
• Cost of Carry
• SPAN + Exposure Margin
• Mark to Market (MTM)
• Margin Call
• Contango / Backwardation
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "DERIVATIVES: DICTIONARY OF FUTURES & OPTIONS" - this term has been taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.