play the market
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Now, individuals can play the market with more precision than ever before, said Dean Ahrens, a 19-year-old investor and content creator—without being glued to their screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
"Trying to play the market in this environment is fraught with danger," he added.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025
Indeed, the original HODLer in 2013 had no illusions about their ability to play the market.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
What is clear is that buybacks incentivize corporations to play the market poorly, even as they keep investors happy.
From Slate ● Dec. 27, 2018
In part it's my fault that any of these quarter-wits have any money to play the market with.
From The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper
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