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What is a Short Stock or Option Position?

July 3, 2008
Michael Shulman, ChangeWave Shorts

Did you know there are several ways you can go short? Well, if you didn't you're not alone. I'll help you count the ways to go short.

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Qualified Dividend:

A type of dividend to which capital gains tax rates are applied. These tax rates are usually lower than regular income tax rates.

Quarter (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4):

A three-month period on a financial calendar that acts as a basis for the reporting of earnings and the paying of dividends.

Quarterly Earnings Report:

A quarterly filing made by public companies to report their performance. Included in earnings reports are items such as net income, earnings per share, earnings from continuing operations and net sales. These reports follow the end of each quarter. Most companies file in January, April, July and October.