When a securities professional buys and sells excessive amounts of stock for a client's account to make extra-large commissions from the trades, she is:

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Churning refers to excessive trading activity in a client's account by a securities professional that is done to generate extra commissions. This is done primarily for the benefit of the broker or financial advisor at the expense of the client's account. Kiting, dealing, and scalping all refer to different forms of illegal or unethical activity in the securities industry, but they do not specifically involve excessive trading in a client's account.

When a Securities Professional Buys and Sells Excessive Amounts of Stock