Fighting The Tape

What Does Fighting The Tape Mean?
The action of placing a trade or trades that go against the ticker tape.

Investopedia explains Fighting The Tape
Someone who is buying stocks while the overall market is falling is said to be fighting the tape. Many traders say that fighting the tape is a cardinal sin.

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Understanding The Ticker Tape - We explain the meaning and use of that reel of symbols whizzing across your TV or computer screen.
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Which Direction Is the Market Heading? - The easy and under-used NYSE Bullish Percent Index provides insight into market conditions.

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