Long vs Short | Basic Investment Terms #8

*** LINKS BELOW *** Ever wonder what "Long XYZ" or "Short XYZ" means? Wonder no more! These investment positions are explained in this video. Basically, when you think the stock price is going up, you want to buy before selling. But, when you think the stock price is going down, you want to sell before buying! Buy LOW and Sell HIGH!! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DividInvestor Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DividendInvestor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DividendInvestor GREAT BOOKS on dividends and investing! - Thinking: Fast and Slow: http://amzn.to/2m1VeFf - Get Rich With Dividends: http://amzn.to/2i7O660 - The Intelligent Investor (a Warren Buffett favorite): http://amzn.to/2m2eTEX - The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing: http://amzn.to/2iwEelg - Technical Analysis for Dummies: http://amzn.to/2iam100 - Fundamental Analysis for Dummies: http://amzn.to/2hgVLg3 - Find your own book! http://amzn.to/2mvmh9r Here are a few recommended LINKS for even more information: Get free AUDIOBOOKS so you can listen to INVESTING BOOKS ON THE GO! https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1485906643682&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=markymarc12-20&linkId=ca94d28daf7db9c7282b37560a2b9d18 Free Kindle trial so you can get INVESTING eBOOKS! https://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/ku/sign-up?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1454291293420&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=markymarc12-20&linkId=f12590c543ec05b9f7ad5283f5b27844 The Macbook I use: http://amzn.to/2iwy18L The Camera I use: http://amzn.to/2ivKspj The Microphone I use: http://amzn.to/2mCmQxp

Comments

1. I'll be getting a new Microphone so the sound should be improving in the upcoming videos! Cheers :)
2. I've always had a hard time understanding how someone could make money when the stocks are all expected to go down (like a big market crash). Thanks!!
3. short=adrenalin, got it.
4. I don't think I'll be shorting stocks anytime soon. 😀