buy
Definition 1
To obtain ownership of a security or other asset in exchange for money or value.
Definition 2
An order with a broker to buy a security or commodity; here also called buy order.
Definition 3
A recommendation by an analyst or advisor that a given security should be bought. opposite of sell.
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