Chasing the market

Chasing The Market
An investor who is chasing the market purchases securities after a market has already risen or sells securities after a market has already dropped.

chasing the market
purchasing a security at a higher price than intended because prices have risen sharply, or selling it at a lower level when prices fall.

CHASING THE MARKET - Purchasing a security at a higher price than expected because prices are rapidly c...
CHASTITY BONDS - Bonds redeemable at par value in the case of a takeover.

Chasing the Market - Entering or exiting of a trend after the trend has already been well established. Investors are often unaware of the fact that they are chasing the market, which can dent the value of a portfolio.

chasing the market The generally unwise practice of lagging behind the market by buying after a rise and/or selling after a fall. chattel Property, other than real estate, owned by an individual. Also known as personal property.

A technical analyst who charts the patterns of stocks, bonds, and commodities to find trends in patterns of trading used to advise clients. Related: Technical analysts.
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See also: Collar, Chinese wall, Life insurance policy, Cash cow, Closing price