AdvancedMultiple choice
You are already heavily short and a counterparty you believe is well informed hits your bid. Which way should your market move?
- AUp, because you want to buy back
- BDown, because an informed seller thinks it is worth less than your bid
- CIt depends on how informed you think the seller is
- DIt should not move; you were hit, not lifted
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