Basics
What is Going Long?
Buying a stock expecting it to go up
Full Explanation
When you "go long" on a stock, you simply buy it hoping the price rises. This is the most common way people invest — buy low, sell higher.
Pro Tip
The opposite of shorting. Most regular investors are always "long" the market.
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