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pyramid
(stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases their holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases
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noun
(stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases their holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases
noun
A polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
verb
Increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base
verb
Arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid
verb
Use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal
verb
Enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
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