Short Position Buildup

Short Position Buildup
Borrow shares: You borrow shares from a broker-dealer through your margin account.
Sell borrowed shares: You immediately sell these borrowed shares on the open market at the current price.
Wait for price to fall: You anticipate the price of the asset will decrease.
Buy back shares: When the price has fallen, you buy the same number of shares at the new, lower price.
Return shares: You return the purchased shares to the lender to close the position.
Profit: The difference between the higher selling price and the lower repurchase price is your profit.