bag holder

American

[bag hohl-der] / ˈbæg ˌhoʊl dər /

Sometimes bag-holder

Or bagholder

noun

Finance.

someone who retains an unprofitable investment rather than selling it at a loss, only to suffer an even worse loss when the investment eventually becomes worthless.

Make sure you don't turn into a bag holder if this stock ends up not performing.

Etymology

Origin of bag holder

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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One of many users discussing the stock on Reddit investing forums last month self-identified as a “DJT bag holder” who bought at $46 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I didn’t come here just to be a bag holder.”

From Los Angeles Times

What I have realized is that in the end I am a bag holder.

From The Verge

The tall, 40-piece preschool toy includes a plastic oven door, stovetop, overhead vent, garbage bag holder, counter space, storage compartments and food.

From Fox News

Out of a hat stand, he fashioned an IV bag holder.

From Washington Times

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