Selling a stock to take a profit.
the selling of securities that have risen in price above costs; selling in order to realize a profit
the closing out of a position to realize profits.
When a position is held in a currency it is sometimes liquidated to realise a profit.
The unwinding of a position to realize profits.
The act of realizing paper profits.
The unwinding of a position to realise profits.
Selling securities that have appreciated in value since purchase, to realize the profit. In a rising market, profit taking temporarily pushes down prices. See: Realized Profit (Loss)
Selling to take a profit; the process of converting paper profits into cash.
The selling of stock that has appreciated in value since purchase, in order to realize the profit. The term is often used to explain a downturn in the market following a period of rising prices.