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speculation  

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  • Speculation and speculative investments may occur when valuables are held or sought for future sale or purchase, respectively. Speculation and speculative investments may also occur when valuables are held or sought for a shorter or longer time than originally anticipated. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Speculation]

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