play the market
Example Sentences
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"Trying to play the market in this environment is fraught with danger," he added.
From BBC
California will continue muddling along with a flawed tax system that hurts people when stocks inevitably fall — whether they play the market or not.
From Los Angeles Times
Indeed, the original HODLer in 2013 had no illusions about their ability to play the market.
From Seattle Times
If lawmakers want to play the market, they should select a different career path.
From Washington Post
Less reassuring is the knowledge that so many judges try to play the market instead of parking their money in mutual funds, which is the optimal choice in terms of both their legal obligations and their financial self-interest.
From Washington Post
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