daap3 paang4搭棚
Jyutpingdaap3 paang4
Yaledaap pàahng
Definition
Market manipulation; creating a false impression of active trading by placing large unexecuted orders.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
The term draws a vivid parallel to the bamboo scaffolding commonly seen on Hong Kong construction sites. Just as scaffolding creates a temporary, artificial structure around a building, this practice creates an artificial, hollow appearance of high liquidity to lure unsuspecting investors. It is strictly used within the context of financial markets and stock trading.
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Common phrases
manipulating the market to deceive people
market maker manipulation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of building bamboo scaffolding, which is also called 搭棚 in the construction industry. Context is essential to distinguish between a financial crime and a construction task.
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