Profit-taking

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.

Related Terms: 8 Action, ECU, ISIN, Order, Profit, Profit-taking, SEC, Sell

Other Related Pages: Category: Trading Starting With: P

Additional Related Terms: 10-Q, 10-K, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, Asked price, Asking price, All or any part, Alternative order, Automated Order Entry System, Adjusted futures price