Definition

A person who buys and sells assets in different markets to take advantage of price differences.

Example

The arbitrager made a profit by buying stocks at a lower price in one market and selling them at a higher price in another.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new arbitrager in town?

No, I haven't! What do they do?

They buy and sell assets to profit from price differences, really interesting stuff.

That sounds cool! I’d love to learn more about how they operate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arbitrager → It is formed from "arbitrare" (meaning to judge or decide) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). An arbitrager is a person who makes decisions or judgments, particularly in financial markets, to take advantage of price differences.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'judges' ('arbitrare') the best opportunities in the market — that's why an arbitrager is a person who makes decisions based on price differences.

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