1. to trade beyond one’s financial capacity or resources
Usage: business; finance
2. to engage in excessive trading activity, especially in financial markets
Usage: finance; investing

Examples

• The small company overtraded and ran into serious cash flow problems.
• Many new investors overtrade in their first year, making too many transactions.
• The business overtraded during the expansion and couldn’t meet its obligations.
• Day traders often overtrade when they chase quick profits.
• The firm’s aggressive strategy caused them to overtrade beyond their means.
• Experts warn against overtrading in volatile market conditions.