Invest in risky stocks and shares (9)

I believe the answer is:

speculate

(Other definitions for speculate that I've seen before include "As before, observe" , "Gamble on investments" , "Consider" , "Surmise" , "Play the market" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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