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A
person who trades a derivatives, commodities, bonds, or equities with
a higher than average risk in return for a higher than average profit
potential. Speculators anticipate large price movements in either
direction.
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Speculators
will usually use futures and options because they are highly leveraged
investments.
An example is someone buying call options in a stock they think will
increase dramatically over the next month. |
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