'Short selling' refers to:
A)selling a contract allowing the holder to sell the underlying asset back to the seller at maturity.
B)a process that is used when stock prices are expected to gradually increase over time.
C)selling an asset that does not belong to you,and buying it back at a later date.
D)none of the given options.

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Short selling involves selling an asset that you do not own, with the expectation that the price of the asset will decrease. The seller then buys back the asset at a lower price, thereby making a profit on the difference between the selling price and the buying price.

'Short Selling' Refers To