Sorry, but no. Those three are all 'bearish' strategies, but "going short" is selling something you don't have. Buying put options isn't short selling, althoug

Sorry, but no. Those three are all 'bearish' strategies, but "going short" is selling something you don't have. Buying put options isn't short selling, although both are anticipating a decrease in the value of something. Underwater is the term for a contract or asset that is worth less than its notional value. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/092613/difference-between-short-selling-and-put-options.asp https://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/092613/differe... https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/underwater.asp https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/underwater.asp