When trading assets or securities in the financial or stock market, you can take two positions — a long position or a short position. Whether you're a seasoned trader or a beginner trying to expand ...

Having a long position in a stock means that you own shares and will make money as the stock price rises. Having a short position in a stock means that you are betting on the decline of the stock’s ...

Investors and traders often talk about “being long” or “going long” a stock, or they may say they’re “short” a stock or other investment. The lingo may be opaque, but the difference between these two ...