noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
profit-taking; realizing profits
Abbreviation of 利益確定. Used in stock market and investment contexts for selling assets to lock in gains. Often used as a suru-verb.
See also: 利益確定
Since the stock price has risen, I'm thinking of taking profits soon.
利確のタイミングを見極めるのは難しい。
It's difficult to judge the timing for profit-taking.