play the market

idiom

: to actively buy and sell stocks in the hope of making a profit

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Should politicians be allowed to play the market while voting on legislation that could affect stock prices? Jade Walker, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Matt Powers of Powers Advisory Group is also looking to play the market broadening with a focus on generating income through dividends. Frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025 When customers try to play the market owners against each other, Ne just laughs. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025 The good news for the Stars: their core is more than solid, putting them in the position to play the market. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 30 May 2023 Fortunately, there are ways to play the market but still control your downside living standard risk — the chance of suffering a major drop in your sustainable spending. Laurence Kotlikoff, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 But that’s not the only way people try to play the market. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2021

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“Play the market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20the%20market. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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