To even ..... is to close out, liquidate, or cover an open position; it is the elimination or reduction of a current long or short position by making an opposite transaction of the same security

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To even ..... is to close out, liquidate, or cover an open position; it is the elimination or reduction of a current long or short position by making an opposite transaction of the same security. (*) out (*) over (*) up (*) (none)

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To even up is to offset/liquidate a position by making an opposite transaction, I guess. It can also refer to settling debts. Again, I recommend you get another opinion before you decide.

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