day trader
noun
: a speculator who seeks profit from the intraday fluctuation in the price of a security or commodity by completing double trades of buying and selling or selling and covering during a single session of the market
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The day trader tried on a kilt before selecting a traditional suit; Juliana opted for a pink gown.
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Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The former basketball player turned day trader is originally from New Jersey — though currently lives in Houston — and was last seen on TV when former lead Jenn Tran sent him home during episode six on season 21 of The Bachelorette.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The Season 29 premiere of The Bachelor kicked off Monday night with its usual introduction to the new leading man, a 30-year-old day trader from Houston, Texas.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Trump’s fans and opportunistic day traders have generated billions of dollars in sales, driven by loyalty, hype, and the chance to make a quick buck.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
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Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The former basketball player turned day trader is originally from New Jersey — though currently lives in Houston — and was last seen on TV when former lead Jenn Tran sent him home during episode six on season 21 of The Bachelorette.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The Season 29 premiere of The Bachelor kicked off Monday night with its usual introduction to the new leading man, a 30-year-old day trader from Houston, Texas.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Trump’s fans and opportunistic day traders have generated billions of dollars in sales, driven by loyalty, hype, and the chance to make a quick buck.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Day trader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trader. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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