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Scalp

Definition 1 To Trade quickly for small gains, often holding a Position for less than a day. Definition 2 To Buy tickets for an event which is expected to Sell out and they resell them at a markup; often illegal.

Related Terms: 9 Buy, FIN, Legal, Leg, Markup, Position, Sell, Trade, Ticket
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