Meaning of the word speculator in English

What does speculator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

speculator

US /ˈspek.jə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪ.tər/

Noun

a person who invests in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit from changes in market value, rather than for long-term income or appreciation

Example:
The real estate speculator bought several properties in the developing area.
Many financial speculators lost a lot of money during the market crash.