A speculative technique whereby the speculator sells an asset that he/she doesn't own, such as a currency, to another party for delivery at a future date is called ________.

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Selling short is a speculative technique in which the seller doesn't own the asset being sold. Instead, the seller borrows the asset and sells it to the buyer, with an agreement to deliver the asset at a future date. The seller profits if the asset's price declines, as the seller can buy back the asset at a lower price to return it to the lender and keep the difference as profit. Selling ahead and selling behind are not commonly used terms in finance, and selling long refers to buying a security with the expectation of selling it at a higher price in the future.

A Speculative Technique Whereby the Speculator Sells an Asset That