noun
profit-taking; realizing gains
Stock market term for selling an asset to lock in profits. Often used in the context of investment strategies.
株価が上がったので、利益確定の売りが増えた。
As stock prices rose, profit-taking selling increased.
長期投資では、早すぎる利益確定は機会損失になることもある。
In long-term investing, taking profits too early can sometimes lead to missed opportunities.