n1ck90z

n1ck90z OP t1_je0ojgx wrote

Shipping costs went higher during covid and so did consumer prices for chinese products as consequence. Now data shows shipping costs are down to precovid levels but consumer prices are not. This means that the difference in shipping price became profit for someone. The question was which companies are taking these profits because i would expect them to do well in the short/mid term

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n1ck90z t1_j6mki5x wrote

Let's say there are only 2 people involved, A and B

A is the only one owning shares and is selling them for 10$

B has no shares but has a buy order for 9$

Nothing happens here because no one is willing to sell to B for 9$ and no one is willing to buy from A for 10$

In this case the buy price is 10 ( you buy from A ) and the sell price is 9$ (you sell to B).

It you buy and then sell you lose money, you take from A then give it to B for less.

On top of this you may need to pay fees that change the order prices

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