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Definition
A title given to highly successful stock market investors; "the god of stocks".
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How it's used
This term is often used with a hint of irony or sarcasm when someone brags about their minor gains in the stock market. While it is a literal title for legendary investors like Warren Buffett, it frequently appears in casual conversation to tease friends who think they have a golden touch with their portfolios.
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He trades stocks all the time, does he think he's the God of investing?
Warren Buffett is truly the God of investing in every sense.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply a professional stockbroker, as it specifically implies a legendary or almost supernatural ability to pick winning stocks.
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Grammar guides
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