nonprofessional

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Many are new to stock-market trading, with a reported record number of trading accounts being opened by nonprofessional investors, including, reportedly, brokerage accounts for children and even babies and for senior citizens.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

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

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

From the brown chair Miss Ellis was staring at her with a very nonprofessional glare.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson