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

From The Verge • Mar. 29, 2022

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 • Dec. 1, 2021

The city is also offering a poop-scoop kit, which includes waste bags and a bag holder, for anyone who signs a pledge to pick up their dog’s poop.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2019

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