overtrade

American

[oh-ver-treyd] / ˌoʊ vərˈtreɪd /

verb (used without object)

overtraded, overtrading

to trade in excess of one's capital or the requirements of the market.

overtrade British

/ ˌəʊvəˈtreɪd /

verb

(intr) (of an enterprise) to trade in excess of capacity or working capital

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Etymology

Origin of overtrade

First recorded in 1615–25; over- + trade

Example Sentences

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John Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group said he is concerned about the temptation to overtrade more narrow ETFs.

From US News • Oct. 7, 2014

As a result, they often overtrade, and in so doing, undermine their prior performance.

From Scientific American • Sep. 6, 2011

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