Used in the context of general equities. Action by short-term securities traders to cash-in on gains created by a sharp market rise, which pushes Down prices temporarily but implies an upward market trend . See: ring the [cash] register .
PROFIT TAKING
Meaning of PROFIT TAKING in English
Campbell R. Harvey. Hypertextual finance English glossary. Английский словарь гипертекстовых финансов. 2012