odd-lotter

American  

[od-lot-er] / ˈɒdˈlɒt ər /

Or odd lotter

noun

1. a person who buys or sells odd lots.

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Etymology

Origin of odd-lotter

First recorded in 1965–70; odd lot + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Even Drew himself admits that while the odd-lotter may be slow to recognize short-term trends, he has done well over the long run, if he held onto his stocks.

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Since brokers often act as if they are doing him a favor by accepting his money, the odd-lotter frequently feels like odd man out.

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The characteristic odd-lotter, says Drew, does not buy when the market soars and stories on it begin to land on the front pages.

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If the odd-lotter is selling, reasons Drew, somebody must be buying.

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Many brokers believe that Drew does not do the odd-lotter justice.

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