bottom-fishing
noun
bot·tom-fish·ing
ˈbä-təm-ˌfi-shiŋ 
: the practice of making purchases (as of stocks) when prices appear to be at their lowest point
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Frasers’ is controlled by Mike Ashley, who is best known for bottom-fishing when adding to his company’s portfolio.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Bottom-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottom-fishing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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