// TRADING TERMINOLOGY
What is Going Long?
The act of buying an asset with the expectation that it will rise in value.
In-Depth Explanation
If you go long, your risk is technically limited to the amount invested (the asset cannot go below 0), while potential profit is theoretically infinite.
Practical Example
"The trader is going long on Apple stock ahead of the earnings report."
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