What is Long Short?
Long Short An investment strategy that combines long positions in securities expected to appreciate with short positions in securities expected to decline.
Source: CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework
How is “Long Short” Used in Practice?
Long short strategies aim to generate alpha by going long undervalued and short overvalued securities.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Financial Analysts
- Bankers
- Traders
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An investment strategy that combines long positions in securities expected to appreciate with short positions in securities expected to decline.
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