churning

Definition of "churning"
  1. Excessive buying and selling of a client's stocks for the main purpose of earning commissions, typically unethical and often illegal
How to use "churning" in a sentence
  1. The brokerage firm came under scrutiny for churning clients' accounts to earn commission.
  2. Churning can be detrimental to investors as it involves unnecessary fees and potential legal issues.
  3. Joe suspected churning in his investment account due to the high number of transactions and fees.

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