buy the rumor, sell the news
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One should purchase assets based on unconfirmed speculation or anticipation of positive developments, then sell upon official confirmation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mua dựa trên đồn đoán, bán khi có tin chính thức
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buy the rumor, sell the news” mean?
One should purchase assets based on unconfirmed speculation or anticipation of positive developments, then sell upon official confirmation.
Is “buy the rumor, sell the news” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.