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short covering Definition

☆ short covering

noun

the buying of securities or commodities to close out a short sale

short covering Finance Definition
A situation in which traders have sold securities that they didn’t own, expecting prices to continue falling. When the trend reverses, they must “cover their shorts” by purchasing back what they sold, often at a loss. Because many traders are buying, prices rise, resulting in a short-covering rally.