Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Short Covering.
Short Covering - as a noun
The purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to close out a short sale
Example Sentences
"The sudden spike in the stock price was mainly due to short covering by panicked investors."
"Investors often engage in short covering to protect themselves from potential losses in a declining market."
"Traders closely monitor short interest levels to identify potential short covering opportunities."
"The stock price surged as a result of short covering by panicked traders."
"Many traders engage in short covering to minimize their losses."