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flipper
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Flipper
A short-term investor or day trader who buys pre IPO shares, swiftly spinning them out into public markets for a quick profit.

Notes:
Flippers may hold a stock for only 24-48 hours.

See also: Day Trader, IPO
flipper
A trader who attempts to make a small profit by very quick in-and-out buying and selling. For example, a flipper might try to take advantage of a hot market for new issues by purchasing a new issue at the offering and then selling it on the first day of trading.
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