Synonyms for

Speculators

Verb / ˈspekjʌˌleɪtɜ:z / Another word for speculators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Speculators are people who buy or sell things, like stocks or property, in the hope of making a profit.

Synonyms & similar words

plunger speculator investors traders gamblers dealers brokers entrepreneurs operators risk-takers adventurers capitalists tycoons businesspeople financiers stockholders buyers sellers auctioneers merchants retailers wholesalers

Example sentences

  1. The speculators made a risky investment in the stock market.
  2. Some speculators buy old houses and renovate them to sell at a higher price.
  3. Speculators often take chances in order to make a profit.
  4. The speculators were hoping for a rise in oil prices.
  5. Many speculators lost money during the economic crisis.

Quotes

  • Speculation is an effort, probably unsuccessful, to turn a little money into a lot. Investment is an effort, which should be successful, to prevent a lot of money from becoming a little. - Fred Schwed Jr.
  • The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. - Philip Fisher
  • The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient. - Warren Buffett

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