ˈsmärt-ˈmə-nē 
-ˌmə-nē
1
: money ventured by one having inside information or much experience
2
: well-informed bettors or speculators
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That is why smart money shifts toward derivative markets.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
With shifting market dynamics, there is a compelling case for high-quality features built on smart money, bold stories, and lean production.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2026
That billion that was invested on Thursday, maybe that was the smart money.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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Noun
The democratization of private credit is happening at precisely the moment the smart money is trying to get out.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That is why smart money shifts toward derivative markets.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
With shifting market dynamics, there is a compelling case for high-quality features built on smart money, bold stories, and lean production.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2026
That billion that was invested on Thursday, maybe that was the smart money.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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“Smart money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20money. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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