Playing the market

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Playing the market

Trading in high, uncalculated risk usually refers to actions of amateur investors.

Playing the Market

The practice of making investments with little, or improper, regard for their risks. Playing the market often refers to the transactions of amateur investors. See also: Naive diversification.

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