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Arbitrage

Verb / ˈɑ:rbɪˌtrɑ:ʒ / Another word for arbitrage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Arbitrage is the practice of buying and selling goods or assets in different markets or at different prices to take advantage of price differences and make a profit.

Synonyms & similar words

trading speculation investing deal-making flipping swapping hedging profiteering scalping market-making exploitation manipulation opportunism usury pilferage bootlegging

Example sentences

  1. The hedge fund used arbitrage to make millions of dollars.
  2. She studied the art of arbitrage in college.
  3. The stockbroker was skilled in arbitrage trading.
  4. The practice of arbitrage is legal, but some people consider it unethical.
  5. Arbitrage is a way to reduce risk in investing.

Quotes

  • 'Arbitrage is like a high-wire act. You have to balance a lot of different factors to be successful.' - James Simons
  • 'Arbitrage is the practice of taking advantage of a price difference between two or more markets.' - David Einhorn
  • 'Arbitrage is a way of profiting from inefficiencies in the market.' - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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