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Definition of 'Position'
The amount of a security either owned (which constitutes a long position) or borrowed (which constitutes a short position) by an individual or by a dealer. In other words, it's a trade an investor currently holds open.
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Investopedia explains 'Position'
For example, you might hear it used in the following contexts: 1. Dealers often take long positions in specific securities to maintain inventories and allow for quick and easy trading. 2. The trader closed his position and locked in a profit of 10%.
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