smart money

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But for the first time, it’s starting to look like smart money isn’t laughing at the idea anymore — it’s quietly sliding chips across the table.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Those trades are often closely watched by market participants seeking to track the so-called smart money.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“The smart money is rotating into sectors where valuations actually reflect fundamentals. Small and midcaps are trading near decade lows relative to Big Tech while earnings growth is only marginally lower,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

It launches on Jan. 27 and will help you make one smart money move every week.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Without question, then, in a race between an ostrich, a wolf, a racehorse, and a middle-aged housekeeper in tip-top shape, the smart money would be on the ostrich.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood