panic seller

noun

A person who sells an investment out of emotion and fear, rather than evaluating the fundamentals, which causes a sharp decline in prices.

Meanings

nounpanic seller (plural panic sellers)

plural panic sellers

  1. businessA person who sells an investment out of emotion and fear, rather than evaluating the fundamentals, which causes a sharp decline in prices.
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APA

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