nonprofessional
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GameStop gained fame during the meme-stock craze of 2021, in which nonprofessional retail traders left idle by pandemic lockdowns bid up the stocks of beleaguered companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
For most nonprofessional investors, the history of broad declines in the stock market has shown that it has been best to be patient, because attempts to time the market are likely to fail.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026
That would whack stocks, as nonprofessional investors have reliably bought every dip because they have been conditioned to believe stocks always rise.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
The young director worked closely with the community, auditioning nonprofessional and professional actors, but admits “it was a really hard job” that took a year and a half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
The subject must have a history of heroism in a nonprofessional capacity.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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