Fighting The Tape

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Definition: Fighting The Tape

Fighting The Tape
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Full Definition of Fighting The Tape

The process of purchasing a stock while at the same time the overall market is falling. Essentially, these trades go against the ticker tape. This is also known as trading against the market trend. It would also be considered fighting the tape when an investor sells short during a time when the market is rallying.

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Definitions for Fighting The Tape 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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