What does slippage mean?
The act or process of slipping or sliding, especially of a quantity or amount decreasing or being lost, often due to friction or other external factors. In finance, the difference between the expected and actual price of a trade, often resulting in a loss.
Example
"The slippage in the market was significant, resulting in a substantial loss for investors."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.