overtrade

/ˈoʊvərtræd/

Definitions

1. verb

to sell or trade goods, commodities, or securities in excess of what is needed or in a way that is not profitable.

“The company overtraded its stocks, resulting in a significant loss of investors’ money.”

2. noun

the act of selling or trading goods, commodities, or securities in excess of what is needed or in a way that is not profitable.

“The overtrade of the company led to a decline in the market value of its shares.”

Synonyms

  • excess trading
  • overbuy
  • overissue

Antonyms

  • undertake
  • undervalue