Short selling is one of the most misunderstood strategies in the stock market. Most beginners think making money only means buying low and selling high, but there's another side to the game where ...

Successful short selling often depends on market timing and keeping on top of bearish news, trends, or shifts that could drive prices lower. Traders commonly engage in short selling for speculation ...

Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.