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Accumulate
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Accumulate
Broker/analyst recommendation that could mean slightly different things depending on the broker/analyst. In general, it means to increase the number of shares of a particular security over the near term, but not to liquidate other parts of the portfolio to buy a security that might skyrocket. A buy recommendation, but not an urgent buy.

accumulate
To purchase a relatively large amount of stock in a firm during a given period. Compare distribute.

Accumulate
To consistently buy a single security over a long period of time, as opposed to all at once. This is done to avoid causing fluctuations in price. See also: Distribution, Accumulation area.


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