1. excessive trading in financial markets, often leading to increased costs and reduced profits
Usage: finance
2. conducting business beyond one’s financial capacity or resources
Usage: business

Examples

• The day trader’s overtrading resulted in significant losses due to transaction fees.
• Overtrading can quickly erode profits even when individual trades are successful.
• The company’s overtrading led to cash flow problems and eventual bankruptcy.
• Financial advisors warn against overtrading in volatile markets.
• His overtrading strategy backfired when he couldn’t cover his positions.
• The business failed due to overtrading beyond its means.