English · Proverb Attested

don't fight the tape

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Do not bet or trade against the trend in the financial markets.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “don't fight the tape” mean?

Do not bet or trade against the trend in the financial markets.

Is “don't fight the tape” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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