Refers to an investment strategy where declining stocks are assembled, akin to Victor Frankenstein combining different body parts for his creature. The term encompasses the concept of creating a portfolio from various declining stocks, with the metaphorical "lightning" representing external catalysts or stimuli that are anticipated to revive the value of the assembled assets.
Person A: "Have you heard of 'Frankenstein stocks' in investing?"
Person B: "No, what's that?"
Person A: "It's like picking declining stocks and hoping they come back to life, similar to how Victor Frankenstein put together different body parts for his monster."