Definition

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

Example

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

Conversation

Have you ever met an arbitrageur before?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They basically buy and sell assets to take advantage of price differences.

That sounds interesting! I’d like to learn more about how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arbitrageur → The word is derived from the French 'arbitrage' (meaning the act of arbitrating or settling a dispute) and the suffix '-eur' (meaning one who performs an action). An arbitrageur is one who engages in the act of arbitraging, typically in financial markets to exploit price differences.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'settles' ('arbitrage') differences in prices — the '-eur' indicates that this person is actively doing that. An arbitrageur is someone who takes advantage of price differences.

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