Forced selling occurs when an investor must sell assets due to margin calls, legal requirements, or financial distress, often at unfavorable prices. It is commonly triggered by lenders or brokers to recover debts. While harmful to the seller, other market participants—such as bargain hunters or institutional buyers—may benefit by acquiring undervalued assets during these pressured liquidations.
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