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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Woulfe Mining Corp WFEMF

Woulfe Mining Corp is a mineral exploration company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties.

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Post by chizzles on Sep 06, 2013 11:22am

Ark..

Hi Ark, what is a "short position"? If there is a increase in the short position is that a good or bad thing?
Sorry for asking, I am very simple but I am also intrigued to understand.
Thanks in advance,
Chizzles
Comment by ark88 on Sep 06, 2013 11:41am
A short position is basically someone taking the opposite position of long term investors. They are betting/investing that the SP will drop. The larger the short position, the higher the negative sentiment They make money by borrowing shares from existing shareholders at a fee for a predetermined period of time. As soon as they have the shares in hand, they sell and pocket the money. They must ...more  
Comment by coachbob on Sep 06, 2013 12:15pm
C; Ark nailed it...here's a good website for you... https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/short.asp   https://www.investopedia.com/dictionary/ GL