Stock Trader

Stock Trader

Short

Shorting is a specialized finance term. It is also known as going short or short selling. These terms refer to

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Day trader

The IRS defines day traders to be those who meet the following three characteristics: 1) Traders maintain substantial trading activity.

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Long

In financial terms a long position on a security, such as a bond or stock share, means that the investor

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Floor traders

Floor traders, sometimes called registered competitive traders, individual liquidity providers or locals, are members of a share/stock exchange or commodities