arbitrage

(noun)

Taking advantage of a price difference between two or more markets: striking a combination of matching deals that capitalize upon the imbalance; the profit made between price differences.

Related Terms

  • expenditure

Examples of arbitrage in the following topics:

  • Government Failure

    • Regulatory arbitrage occurs when a regulated institution takes advantage of the difference between its real risk and the regulatory position.
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