hot stock

hot stock definition - business

hot stock

A stock that has large price movements on very heavy volume. Hot stocks often run in cycles dependent on the investing public's interest in particular industries or particular concepts. Hot stocks are usually quite risky and are suitable for speculators involved in short-term trading.

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