profit-taking Definition

InvestorWords.com

profit-taking

Definition

The action taken by investors to sell when prices are rising in order to secure gains. Profit-taking often results in a subsequent decrease in price.

This content can be found on the following page:

Reproduction of all or part of this glossary and/or this page, in any format, without written consent is prohibited. If you have questions about this dictionary please feel free to contact us feedback@investorguide.com

Tools

email to a friend
print this definition
cite this definition
link to this page

Featured Sponsor

Browse by Letter: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z