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short covering (n)
the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to close out a short sale
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the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to close out a short sale
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The recent rally in the stock market was largely attributed to short covering.
Short covering occurs when traders who have bet against a stock buy it back in order to close their positions.
When short covering occurs on a large scale, it can lead to a sharp increase in the stock price.
Short covering can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as positive news or a change in market sentiment.
