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uptick Definition

☆ up·tick (-tik′)

noun

  1. a stock transaction at a price higher than that of the preceding transaction
  2. an increase or upturn; rise

Etymology: up- + tick (see ticker, a)

uptick Finance Definition
A trade that occurs at a higher price than the previous trade. To indicate that it is an uptick trade, a plus sign is displayed next to the last price where the stock traded. Short sales must be executed on upticks or zero-plus ticks.
uptick Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • fee: When the current uptick in fees subsides then maybe practitioners will think again.

Browse dictionary entries near uptick

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  6. ‹ upswollen
  7. ‹ upswinging
  8. ‹ upswing
  9. ‹ upswept
  10. ‹ upswelling
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