block positioner Definition

block positioner

Definition

Registered member of the Securities and Exchange Commission who deals securities and takes a long or short position in a stock or bond. The block positioner assumes this position with the hopes of receiving a profit by selling the block at a higher price than it was originally purchased at. As a method of protecting their investment, block positioners often hedge or sell short.

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