a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price; when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price
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arbitrage::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | investing, investment |
| Has types | risk arbitrage, takeover arbitrage |
arbitrage::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | merchandise, trade |
| Derivation | arbitrager |
Examples of arbitrage
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There is a window of opportunity right now to take advantage of labor arbitrage.
From the businessweek.com
So there is no way to arbitrage away the premiums or discounts that can develop.
From the dallasnews.com
Hedge funds have latched on to the opportunity for arbitrage this has thrown up.
From the economist.com
Until this arbitrage starts to narrow, expect CTSH to continue its growth surge.
From the forbes.com
He was taken with a specialized form of stock speculation called risk arbitrage.
From the time.com
The arbitrage model therefore must consider many factors beyond just labor cost.
From the businessweek.com
If it is likely, it makes buying gold funds a money-making arbitrage opportunity.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
In fact, make all tax 15% or some X% to prevent tax arbitrage and no loopholes.
From the economist.com
Some funds, like Merger Fund and Arbitrage Fund, use a single arbitrage strategy.
From the online.wsj.com
- Practice arbitrage, as in the stock market
- A kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price; when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price
- In economics and finance, arbitrage is the practice of taking advantage of a price difference between two or more markets: striking a combination of matching deals that capitalize upon the imbalance, the profit being the difference between the market prices. ...
- The practice of quickly buying and selling foreign currencies in different markets in order to make a profit; The purchase of the stock of a future takeover target, with the expectation that the stock will be sold to the person executing the takeover at a higher price; Any market activity in ...
- The purchase or sale of an instrument and simultaneous taking of an equal and opposite position in a related market, in order to take advantage of small price differentials between markets.
- Buying securities in one market and then selling them immediately in another market to make a profit on the price discrepancy
- To arbitrage is to make a combination of bets such that if one bet loses another wins. There is an implication of having an edge, at no or low risk. Arbitrage can also be used as a noun. Hedge has a similar meaning, but does not carry the implication of having an edge.
- The simultaneous purchase and sale of similar commodities in different markets to take advantage of price discrepancy.
- A combination of bets which guarantees a theoretical risk free profit. These sometimes occur when one bookie offers a price which is out of line with the rest of the market. Opportunities don't last long as the bookie will adjust their prices accordingly.
