1. the practice of investing in multiple securities with different maturity dates to create a steady income stream
Usage: finance
2. a run or tear in hosiery that creates a ladder-like pattern
Usage: British

1. present participle of ladder: creating runs in hosiery
2. present participle of ladder: arranging investments with staggered maturity dates
Usage: finance

Examples

• Bond laddering helps investors manage interest rate risk.
• She practiced laddering her CD investments over five years.
• The laddering strategy provided steady monthly income.
• Her stockings were laddering after catching on the chair.
• The financial advisor recommended laddering Treasury bills.
• Laddering prevents having all investments mature at once.