Short Covering
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An investor believes that the price of XYZ stock will decrease and decides to short 100 shares at $50 per share. -
The price of XYZ stock decreases to $45 and the investor makes a profit of $500 ($50-$45 x 100 shares). -
However, the investor later believes that the price of XYZ stock is likely to rise and decides to cover their short position by buying 100 shares at $45 per share. -
The investor closes their short position and locks in a profit of $500.