play the market
Example Sentences
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Now, individuals can play the market with more precision than ever before, said Dean Ahrens, a 19-year-old investor and content creator—without being glued to their screens.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 6, 2026
"Trying to play the market in this environment is fraught with danger," he added.
From BBC β Apr. 10, 2025
Indeed, the original HODLer in 2013 had no illusions about their ability to play the market.
From Seattle Times β Mar. 9, 2022
What is clear is that buybacks incentivize corporations to play the market poorly, even as they keep investors happy.
From Slate β Dec. 27, 2018
I took it from that, he was in Wall Street, though you can't never tell in New York, where they all play the market or the ponies.
From The House of Mystery An Episode in the Career of Rosalie Le Grange, Clairvoyant by Will Irwin
