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[student teacher]

Dear teachers,

What does "profits on the table" mean in the below sentence?

"You may ultimately leave some profits on the table, but better to leave some profit on the table than none in your pocket."

Plese give me your help.

Sincerely.

[myprofe]

[student teacher]

Dear myprofe,

Thank you for your answer.
I can clearly understand them.

Well, may I ask one more question about same words in different sentence?

"This is the best way for now while there are substantial profits on the table that portfolio can withstand any sharp decline in stock prices."

Does "profits on the table" in the above sentence have same meaning in the previous sentences?

Please help me.
With regards.

[myprofe]

I think that "profits on the table" refer to an advantage or an opportunity for profit or benefit.
Look at how the term is used in this article:
http://new.minyanville.com/articles/index.php?a=11663
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[student teacher]

Dear myprofe,

Thank you so much.
You're fantastic.

I saw the site that you recommended and it give me a big hint.
Your suggesting meaning is just fit for my very struggling context.

Your answer is great help for me, thank you.

Sincerely