Selloff (Noun)
Meaning
A sale of a relatively large number of assets (stocks or bonds or commodities) at a low price typically done to dispose of them rather than as normal trade.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company was forced to initiate a selloff of its overseas factories in order to stay afloat financially.
- During the 2008 crisis, investors led a massive selloff of mortgage-backed securities, which accelerated the market downturn.
- The struggling airline underwent a selloff of its remaining aircraft, leading to further concerns about its future viability.
- In an attempt to meet the quarterly earnings projections, executives authorized a selloff of non-performing assets.
- Amidst rumors of financial difficulties, some investors prompted a hasty selloff of company shares on the open market.