Arbitrager (noun)

  1. A person who takes advantage of price differences between markets by buying and selling securities or commodities in different markets in order to make a profit.
  2. An investment strategy that involves taking advantage of price differences between two or more markets in order to make a profit.

Origin:

Derived from the french word 'arbitrage' meaning 'arbitration'.

Examples:

  1. The hedge fund manager was a skilled arbitrager, buying stocks in one market and selling them in another for a profit.
  2. The arbitrager carefully monitored the prices of commodities in multiple markets, looking for any discrepancies that could be exploited.
  3. Arbitrage opportunities can arise in any market where price differences exist, such as stocks, bonds, currencies, or commodities.
  4. The arbitrager's strategy involved buying stocks in one market when prices were low and selling them in another market where prices were higher.
  5. The financial crisis of 2008 created many opportunities for arbitragers, as prices in some markets plummeted while others remained stable.
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