trade on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to exploit or take advantage of

   he traded on her endless patience

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trade on Idioms  

1. Profit by, exploit, as in The children of celebrities often trade on their family names. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Shares have little to trade on other than isolated company announcements and investor sentiment, as quantum enthusiasts await milestones like wide-scale commercialization and a reduction in error rates.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Global oil prices rose in Asian morning trade on Thursday as investors watch developments in the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But with U.S. stock markets closed for the Good Friday holiday, investors will have to wait to trade on the news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Chicago acquired Ivey and his expiring contract in a three-team trade on Feb. 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

They are so big and strong that the dogs fear them, and the bears trade on this fear to get their food.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen