Definition of Shorting The usual ways of thinking about stocks or commodities is that you buy them at a given price and then you later sell it. Shorting reverses that process. When you short something you borrow the stock or … Continue reading
Overview The market was essentially flat this month. For the quarter, everybody made money. Brexit and the Stock Market The market this month gave me an obvious topic for this newsletter. Fear. Or more specifically stark raving panic. The UK … Continue reading
General Definition A derivative is any contract that concerns the buying and selling of securities or commodities at a future date. For example: you’re a restaurant owner and you meet a great apple supplier. You currently have plenty of apples … Continue reading