smart money

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That is why allocating a high percentage of shares to individual investors has historically been viewed as a sign that the smart money isn’t interested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But for the first time, it’s starting to look like smart money isn’t laughing at the idea anymore — it’s quietly sliding chips across the table.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Those trades are often closely watched by market participants seeking to track the so-called smart money.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

At the moment, the smart money is on Dame Antonia Romero - the current permanent secretary at the Home Office - getting the top job.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Without question, then, in a race between an ostrich, a wolf, a racehorse, and a middle-aged housekeeper in tip-top shape, the smart money would be on the ostrich.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood