Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arb

Noun
/ɑːrb/
Definition
A person who engages in arbitrage, that is, taking advantage of price differences in different markets.
Examples
  • John is an arb who makes a living by trading on discrepancies in cryptocurrency prices between exchanges.
  • Many arbs frequent betting markets to capitalize on odds variations.
Meaning
An arb is someone who exploits price discrepancies to make profits, typically in financial markets or gambling.
Synonyms
  • Arbitrageur
  • Trader
  • Speculator