Scalping: meaning, definitions and examples

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scalping

 

[หˆskรฆlpษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

financial trading

Scalping is a trading strategy that involves making numerous trades throughout the day to profit from small price changes. Traders known as scalpers execute quick transactions, often holding positions for just a few minutes to capitalize on minor fluctuations in the market. This approach requires a keen understanding of market dynamics and is usually supported by sophisticated trading tools and platforms. The objective is to accumulate small profits that can add up to significant gains over time.

Synonyms

day trading, short-term trading.

Examples of usage

  • Scalping has become increasingly popular in forex markets.
  • Many day traders engage in scalping to maximize their profits.
  • Effective scalping requires quick decision-making and rapid execution.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term originates from the practice in the 18th century where the scalp of an enemy was taken as a trophy.
  • In the ticket-selling context, it began to be used in the late 20th century as ticket prices rose.

Economics

  • Scalping often occurs when demand for tickets exceeds supply, allowing sellers to charge higher prices.
  • This practice can result in higher prices for consumers and can create controversy over fairness and accessibility.

Legal Aspects

  • Laws vary by region regarding ticket resale, with some places banning scalping completely, while others regulate it.
  • Many sports teams and event organizers now sell tickets through official channels to combat scalping.

Cultural Impact

  • The rise of online marketplaces has changed the way scalping is done, enabling easier access to sell or buy tickets.
  • Scalping has sparked debates on ethics in ticket sales, especially for high-demand events like concerts and sports finals.

Technology

  • Bots often assist scalpers in buying large quantities of tickets quickly, frustrating genuine fans.
  • New technologies are being developed to combat automated ticket scalping, including anti-bot measures during sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "scalping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅˆเคฒเฅเคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scalping

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะปัŒะฟั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ญใƒฃใƒซใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scalping

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ scalping

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์บ˜ํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฏุงูˆู„ ุงู„ุณุฑูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scalping

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scalping

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅๅคด็šฎไบคๆ˜“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะฐะปัŒะฟะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scalping

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scalping

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,140, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.