bagholder

English

Alternative forms

  • bag holder

Etymology

Blend of bag +‎ shareholder, referring to the phrase "leave someone holding the bag".

Pronunciation

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Noun

bagholder (plural bagholders)

  1. (US, finance, slang) An investor left holding on to worthless financial assets (especially shares).
  • bagholding
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