Bag Holder
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
A person who, after a bubble bursts, stubbornly or slowly holds onto worthless assets (bags). This often stems from the 'disposition effect' (unwillingness to realize losses).
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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Sunk cost cutting. When you find that a project has gone bad, don't fantasize about 'breaking even'. Throw away the bag immediately. Standing guard with an empty bag is more pitiful than the loss itself, because you lose opportunity cost.
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Bag holder refers to a person who collects, keeps, or bears responsibilities and resources for others, metaphorically indicating a role that carries others' burdens in relationships or organizations. It highlights the hidden carrying structure of responsibility and resources.
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