Garbatrage

Garbatrage

Rising stock prices and increased market activity in an entire sector caused by a psychology change stemming from a major takeover involving two companies in the sector. Speculators feel other takeovers are likely in the sector. See: Rumortrage.

Garbatrage

An increase in the price of a security when another company in the same or a similar sector is acquired by a third company. For example, if Holding Company A buys Mining Corporation B, garbatrage occurs when the share price for Mining Corporation C goes up. Garbatrage occurs when speculation surrounds the initial acquisition and rumors abound that more takeovers are likely. It is also called rumortrage and is an example of behavioral economics. See also: Arbitrage.