greater fool theory

greater fool theory definition - finance
The theory that a questionable stock purchase or investment can be sold at a later date. The person was a fool to make the purchase, but the purchase can be sold to a greater fool.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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