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Hedge Fund
Definition
Investment funds that use various strategies including short selling. Hedge funds are major participants in ASX short selling activity.
Related Terms
Short Selling
A trading strategy where an investor borrows shares and sells them, hoping to buy them back at a lower price. The investor profits if the stock price falls and loses money if it rises.
Securities Lending
The process by which shares are borrowed from institutional holders (like superannuation funds) to facilitate short selling. Lenders receive a fee for making their shares available.
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