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profit taking

American

noun

Stock Exchange.

the selling of securities that have risen in price above costs; selling in order to realize a profit.

profit taking British

noun

selling commodities, securities, etc, at a profit after a rise in market values or before an expected fall in values

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Etymology

Origin of profit taking

First recorded in 1895–1900

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