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SHORT SELLING

Selling first, hoping to buy cheaper later.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Order Flow

Short Selling – Selling first, in the hope of buying cheaper later. In Equity it is allowed intraday on a daily basis.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Order Flow, in the section "PRODUCT, MARGIN and POSITION". Along with the order it has to be decided in what form the position is to be held:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• MIS (Intraday)
• CNC (Delivery)
• NRML
• Margin
• Leverage
• Square Off
• Auto Square-Off
• Open Position
• MTM (Mark to Market)
• Averaging
• Carry Forward

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "ORDER FLOW: FROM ORDER TO EXECUTION" - this term is 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.

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