A situation where a trader attempts to execute a trade that is riskier, or higher priced than would normally be considered acceptable. Though the trade is considered disadvantageous by the broker or investor, one "takes a swing" on the chance that the investment may become profitable.

Related information about take a swing:

1. take a swing at - Idioms and phrases - The Free Dictionary
   Definition of take a swing at in the Idioms Dictionary. take a swing at phrase. What does take a swing at expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom ...
    
2. Tagg Romney says he wanted to 'take a swing' at Obama - New ...
   Oct 18, 2012 ... Some of the verbal punches thrown by President Obama during Tuesday night's debate made Mitt Romney's son want to throw one of his own.
    
3. Tagg Romney Jests That he Wants to 'Take a Swing' at President ...
   Oct 18, 2012 ... STERLING, Va — Mitt Romney's eldest son Tagg Romney said that the sometimes heated moments during the campaign make him want to ...
    
4. Take a Swing - Sensory Integration And Adaptive Equipment for ...
   Take a Swing, portable swing stands and therapy swings for sensory integration and autism. All our portable swing stands are easy to set up and can be used ...
    
5. Tagg Romney wants to 'take a swing' at Barack Obama when Mitt ...
   Oct 18, 2012 ... Nobody wants to hear anyone talk smack about their dad, but Tagg Romney may want to be a little more choosy with his words when speaking ...
    
6. Tagg Romney jokes that he wanted to 'take a swing' at Obama ...
   Oct 17, 2012 ... A bit of buzz in the blogosphere Wednesday night about a radio interview in which Mitt Romney's oldest son said he had the urge to “take a ...
    
7. Tagg Romney wants to 'take a swing' at Obama: Over the line? - The ...
   Oct 18, 2012 ... Apparently, Mitt's son really doesn't like it when his father's assertions are challenged.
    
8. Tagg Romney Jokes About Taking A 'Swing' At Obama After Heated ...
   Oct 17, 2012 ... Tagg Romney wanted to “take a swing” at Obama during debate · Tagg Romney stumps for dad at Wake Forest University · Mitt Romney's son ...