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Definition of 'Proprietary Trading'

When a firm trades for direct gain instead of commission dollars. Essentially, the firm has decided to profit from the market rather than from commissions from processing trades.
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Investopedia explains 'Proprietary Trading'

Firms that engage in proprietary trading believe that they have a competitive advantage that will enable them to earn excess returns.

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