10 phrasal verbs used by investors

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Cash In	To convert an investment into cash	1. I decided to cash in my stocks before the market dropped. 2. It's a good time to cash in on your real estate investments.
Bottom Out	To reach the lowest point	1. Stock prices seem to have bottomed out after the crash. 2. The housing market has finally bottomed out.
Hedge Against	To protect against potential losses	1. Investors often hedge against currency fluctuations. 2. He hedged against inflation by investing in gold.
Buy Into	To invest in or believe in something	1. She bought into the company's vision and invested heavily. 2. Investors bought into the idea of renewable energy.
Sell Off	To dispose of securities or assets	1. The company decided to sell off its non-core assets. 2. Investors panicked and started selling off their shares.
Stake Out	To claim or reserve a share or interest	1. The investor staked out a 20% share in the startup. 2. They staked out their position in the market early on.
Cash Out	To sell an investment for cash	1. After years of growth, she decided to cash out her investment. 2. He cashed out his shares in the company before it went bankrupt.
Write Off	To declare an asset worthless	1. The company had to write off its bad debts. 2. Investors were forced to write off their investments in the failed project.
Hold On	To retain ownership of an investment	1. I decided to hold on to my stocks despite the market volatility. 2. He's holding on to his real estate investments for now.
Cash In On	To profit from a situation or opportunity	1. They cashed in on the booming tech market. 2. The investor cashed in on the rising demand for renewable energy.