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Published: Jul 20, 2008 12:30 AM
Modified: Jul 20, 2008 01:21 AM
FYI glossary
Short-selling: Selling stocks that you don't own but have borrowed, expecting the value of the trade to fall.Naked short-selling: Selling securities you haven't borrowed, expecting the value to fall. The SEC wants to limit this practice because it promotes speculation and price volatility.