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Buying Long

Purchasing or owning shares of stock, with the expectation that the stock will rise in value.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Buying Long [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

Purchasing or owning shares of stock, with the expectation that the stock will rise in value. [1]

Source-supported connections

Buying Long → Mentioned in the official explanation → Stock [1]

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What does Buying Long mean in the cited reference?

Purchasing or owning shares of stock, with the expectation that the stock will rise in value. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Buying Long ↗

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