Guilt-Edged Investment
A transaction that makes money by unethical means. Culprits supposedly feel guilty having made money in such an unscrupulous way.
Investopedia Commentary
The person isn't necessarily using illegal practices, but they're certainly doing something very shady.
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See also: Bucket Shop, Bucketing, Churning, Circular Trading, Front Running, Pump and Dump