Countertrend Strategy

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Definition: Countertrend Strategy

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A securities trading strategy used by contrarian participants. The strategy involves a series of trades to make small gains against the prevailing trend. For example, if a stock is in a bullish trend, the countertrend strategy would be to place sell orders following trading sessions of positive closing prices.

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Definitions for Countertrend Strategy are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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