arb

American  

[ahrb] / ɑrb /

noun

1. an arbitrager.

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ARB British  

abbreviation

1. angiotensin receptor blocker

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Etymology

Origin of arb

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

Much focus has been on arbitrageurs, or “arbs,” hedge funds that are betting on whether the company’s $44 billion sale to Elon Musk will go through, despite the billionaire’s efforts to walk away.

From New York Times

"As more institutional players come into the space, the arb opportunities will be eliminated."

From Reuters

But the arb, or price at the coast compared to origination point in Midland, Texas, is widening again after contracting beginning in March 2020, an early signal of rising shipping prices.

From Reuters

“Yea but they are like you will lose money in arb,” Skaggs wrote.

From Washington Post

“The arb has to widen for U.S. oil to find markets.”

From Reuters