Short sell stock
intermediatebearishStrategy parameters
Greeks (current)
Delta
-100.000
Gamma
0.000
Theta
0.000
Vega
0.000
Rho
0.000
Payoff diagram
P&L at expiryP&L today (theoretical)Current spot
Key metrics
Net cost
-$10,000.00
Credit (received)
Max profit
$10,000.00
Max loss
Unlimited
Breakevens
$100.00
Scenarios at expiry
| Move | Spot | P&L at expiry | % of cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| -20% | $80.00 | $2,000.00 | 20.0% |
| -10% | $90.00 | $1,000.00 | 10.0% |
| -5% | $95.00 | $500.00 | 5.0% |
| +0% | $100.00 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| +5% | $105.00 | -$500.00 | -5.0% |
| +10% | $110.00 | -$1,000.00 | -10.0% |
| +20% | $120.00 | -$2,000.00 | -20.0% |
Mechanics & risks
How it works
You borrow shares and sell them now, hoping to buy them back cheaper later. You profit if the stock falls and lose if it rises.
When to use
You believe the stock is overvalued and will decline.
Risks
- Loss is **unlimited** — there is no upper bound on the share price.
- Margin call risk if the stock rallies; you must post additional collateral.
- Borrow fees and dividends owed to the lender.