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Going long in the financial market refers to buying an asset, such as stocks or commodities, with the expectation that its price will rise over time. Investors who go long believe that they can sell the asset later at a higher price, thereby making a profit. Going long is a common approach for investors looking to build wealth over the long term.

Going short, or short selling, is an investment strategy where an investor borrows shares of a stock or another asset and sells them on the open market, anticipating that the price will decline. If the price drops, the investor can buy back the shares at the lower price, return them to the lender, and pocket the difference as profit. This strategy carries significant risk because if the price rises instead, the investor may face unlimited losses.

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