what does double down mean in reference to the stock market?

Answer 1

It is a phrase that is borrowed from Blackjack. There are certain coinditions in Blackjack when you can double your bet.

With stocks, it usually refers to putting more money into a stock that hasn't done well. Suppose you bought 500 shares of a stock at 30 and the price drops to 25. You believe that it will do really well once earnings are reported. Since it has become cheaper, you buy another 500 shares (or more). If you are right -- you make a killing.

If not, you lost big bucks.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Doubling Down Definition

Answer 4

Define Double Down

Answer 5

What do you mean by " much anticipated and predicted crash... of stock market". Were you the one expecting this? Have you ever invested in the markets? If so, have you ever gained much? I do not get the rational for your question! Mr. You need to do some research! I think that today was just another "down" day in the markets caused by a long haul by the housing and credit crisis!

Answer 6

To my understanding, that means if you bought 100 shares stock at $20 and it drops to $10, you buy another 100 shares at $10. You now have 200 shares with average cost of $15.

Answer 7

Doubling your investment. Let's say you've got $1000 investeted in a stock, you'd essentially be adding another $1000 to that investment. Betting even more that your stock will increase.

Answer 8

that's an interesting question

Answer 9

Sure thing

Answer 10

investopedia.com will have your answer