Meaning & use

Arb

noun·Advanced

Last updated

An informal short form of "arbitrage," a trade that exploits a price difference for the same asset in different markets.

See it in a sentence

The trader spotted an arb between the two exchanges and executed it instantly.

Sports bettors look for an arb across bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of outcome.

A note on using this word

Common informal shorthand in finance and betting circles; "arbing" is the related verb form for exploiting such opportunities.

Words with a similar meaning

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “Arb”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.