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