Selling stock that an investor does not own and must replace later is called
A) speculating.
B) optioning.
C) selling short.
D) selling long.
E) spot trading.

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Selling stock that an investor does not own and must replace later is called selling short. This involves borrowing shares from someone else, selling them, and then buying them back at a lower price to return them to the lender. It is a way to profit from a declining stock price.

Selling Stock That an Investor Does Not Own and Must