A trading position that anticipates a decrease in the price of an asset.
A short position, also known as short selling, is a trading strategy where a trader sells an asset that they do not own, with the expectation of buying it back at a lower price later. This strategy is used to profit from a decline in an asset's price. It involves borrowing the asset, selling it, and then returning it to the lender after repurchasing it at a lower price.