Stock Market Idioms

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passive income

Meaning: Money earned regularly with little or no ongoing effort after the initial setup.

Example: She built passive income through online courses that kept selling after launch. Read more ➺


up to par

Meaning: At an acceptable or expected standard.

Example: The restaurant was clean, but the food quality was not up to par. Read more ➺


trade on

Meaning: To use something to your advantage, especially in a way that feels unfair or manipulative.

Example: He tried to trade on people's emotions to get their support. Read more ➺


square off

Meaning: To prepare for a fight, argument, or confrontation.

Example: The two rivals began to square off as the crowd gathered around them. Read more ➺


hedge one’s bets

Meaning: To protect oneself against loss by supporting multiple options or courses of action.

Example: The investor decided to hedge his bets by putting money into both real estate and stocks. Read more ➺


trade off

Meaning: A balance between two conflicting options.

Example: She made a trade-off between job security and a higher salary. Read more ➺


kill switch

Meaning: A safety mechanism designed to shut down machinery or equipment instantly to prevent harm or damage.

Example: The factory worker activated the kill switch to stop the machine from malfunctioning further. Read more ➺


never catch a falling knife

Meaning: The phrase advises against purchasing securities that are experiencing a rapid decline in price, as they may continue to fall further.

Example: Experienced traders know to never catch a falling knife, as it often leads to significant losses. Read more ➺


make a killing

Meaning: to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.

Example: If the stock prices surge as predicted, you could make a killing by investing now. Read more ➺


gilt-edged

Meaning: describes an investment or asset that is considered to be of the highest quality and very secure, often used in the context of government bonds.

Example: The company's gilt-edged bonds are highly sought after by conservative investors. Read more ➺


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