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Trading

Trading implies active participation in the financial markets as opposed to investing, which suggests a buy-and-hold strategy. Trading success depends on a trader's ability to be profitable over time.

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Buying and trading stocks on margin is essentially investing with borrowed money. This inherently risky method of investing can lead to total bankruptcy and ruin your financial, personal, and business life. Before you decide to trade on margin, it is best to understand what margin trading is, how it works, and what risks it presents to your portfolio.

Trader Definition

A trader is an individual who engages in the transfer of financial assets in any financial market, either for themselves, or on behalf of a ...

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