DAY TRADE Definition

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DAY TRADE is the purchase and sale or the short sale and cover of the same security in a margin account on the same day.

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WINDFALL PROFIT/GAIN is profit that occurs suddenly as a result of an event not controlled by the company or person realizing the gain from the event. For example, a hurricane may bring extraordinary revenue to a roofing contractor as a result of the natural disaster.

DMP is Direct Material Productivity, Debt Management Plan, Debt Management Program, or Data Management Plan.

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