1. The act of buying goods or assets with the expectation of reselling them at a higher price rather than for immediate use or consumption
Speculative purchasing of real estate during the housing boom led to significant profits for some investors.
A compra especulativa de imóveis durante o boom imobiliário gerou lucros significativos para alguns investidores.
2. Buying commodities, securities, or other assets based on predictions about future price movements rather than fundamental value
The trader engaged in speculative purchasing of cryptocurrency, hoping to capitalize on market volatility.
O trader se envolveu em compra especulativa de criptomoedas, esperando capitalizar a volatilidade do mercado.