Scalper: meaning, definitions and examples

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scalper

 

[ หˆskรฆlpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance trading

A scalper is a trader who attempts to profit from small price changes in a stock or other asset. Scalpers usually make many trades in a day, seeking to 'scalp' small profits from each transaction. This strategy requires intensive monitoring and quick buying and selling.

Synonyms

day trader, speculator, trader

Examples of usage

  • The scalper executed multiple trades within a few hours.
  • He identified an upward trend and decided to scalp the price increase.
  • The scalper's strategy was to minimize risk by closing positions quickly.
  • Many scalpers use automated trading systems to enhance their speed.
Context #2 | Noun

ticket reselling

In the context of ticket reselling, a scalper is a person who sells tickets to events at inflated prices after purchasing them. This practice can often be seen as unethical, as it can prevent genuine fans from accessing tickets at face value.

Synonyms

price gouger, ticket reseller, ticket tout

Examples of usage

  • The scalper charged double the face value for the concert tickets.
  • She reported the scalper to the authorities for illegal ticket sales.
  • Scalpers often use online bots to purchase tickets quickly.
  • Many cities have laws targeting scalpers to protect consumers.

Translations

Translations of the word "scalper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escalpelador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅˆเคฒเฅเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scalper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scalper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะปัŒะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skalp

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒซใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scalpeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escalpador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skalp yapan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์บ˜ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุงู„ุจูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skalp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skalp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅๅคด็šฎ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skalp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skalpari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะฐะปัŒะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skalp

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scalper

Word origin

The term 'scalper' originated in the late 19th century, most likely deriving from the word 'scalp,' which means to remove the scalp of an enemy. In financial contexts, it took on a different meaning related to quickly 'removing' profits from fluctuations in stock prices. The usage of the term evolved as trading strategies became more sophisticated, especially with the rise of day trading and algorithmic trading in the late 20th century. In popular culture, scalpers gained notoriety not only in financial markets but also in the realm of ticket sales, where they have been associated with unethical practices that exploit demand for popular events. Over the years, various regulations have emerged seeking to limit the impact of scalpers in both markets, emphasizing the continuing evolution of the term in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,235, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.