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What does "short selling" refer to?

A.

Buying stocks at a discount

B.

Selling stocks before buying them, hoping to buy back at a lower price

C.

Holding stocks for a short time

D.

Investing in short-term bonds

E.

Selling stocks at a profit

Correct answer is B

Short selling involves selling borrowed stocks, hoping their price will decline before buying them back.