Selloff
(noun)
- A rapid and forceful sale of a large number of assets, especially stocks or shares, typically in response to market conditions.
- A large reduction in the value of a particular asset or market.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from sell + off.
Examples:
- The company is experiencing a selloff of its stock.
- The selloff of the company's assets was a last ditch effort to raise cash.
- The recent selloff in the housing market has been attributed to rising interest rates.
- The stock market selloff was triggered by a drop in oil prices.
- The selloff of the company's assets was a last ditch effort to raise cash.