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Handbook of Short Selling

By Greg N. Gregoriou

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2011
ISBN
0123877245, 9780123877246
LCC
HG6041 .G725 2012
Open Library ID
OL24858088M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8381782 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
574\574
Orientation
no
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

This comprehensive examination of short selling, which is a bet on stocks declining in value, explores the ways that this strategy drives financial markets. Its focus on short selling by region, its consideration of the history and regulations of short selling, and its mixture of industry and academic perspectives clarify the uses of short selling and dispel notions of its destructive implications. With contributions from around the world, this volume sheds new light on the ways short selling uncovers market forces and can yield profitable trades.Combines academic and professional research on short selling in all major financial marketsEmphasizes details about strategies, implementations, regulation, and tax advantagesChapters provide summaries for readers who want up-to-date maps of subject landscapes

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