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A Trader is someone who buys/sells stocks or commodities. A Broker is one who helps the trader in his buying/selling

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Is a commodity trader liable for losses exceeding his margin money in case his trades are not squared off by the broker within his margin money?

yes


What are the key differences between a trader and a stock broker?

The key difference between a trader and a stock broker is that a trader buys and sells securities for their own account to make a profit, while a stock broker facilitates trades on behalf of clients and earns a commission for their services. Traders take on more risk and are responsible for their own profits and losses, while stock brokers provide advice and execute trades for clients.


What is the difference between a Grain Merchandiser and a Commodity trader?

Commidity trader sets in Chicago and just trades the board, whereas a grain merchandiser actually has grain to sell. The merchandiser can also hedge grain but he primarily works for the farmers to get their grain sold.


What is the role of commodities traders?

The role of a commodity trader is to buy or sell commodity contracts on behalf of clients and then later charge them a commission for their service. A commodity trader can work as an individual or with a firm.


Do you need a degree to become a commodity trader?

no


What is the difference between investor and trader?

A trader buys and sells, but usually for someone other than himself. If I want to buy a stock, I would get a stock broker to buy it for me. The stock broker would then be acting as a trader, while I would be acting as an investor. An investor looks for profitable investments, which is to say, things to buy, such as stocks, bonds, gold, coffee futures, etc., which will increase in value and/or generate a good rate of dividends. A trader is just concerned with buying and selling.


How-to become a broker and trader?

Study finance.


What is the difference between bunker broker and bunker trader?

A bunker trader is someone who buys and sells bunkerfuel. They will buy the bunkers from a bunker supplier and sell it to a shipowner/shipcharterer. Eg. Beta Marine Fuels A bunker broker does not buy or sell the fuel but only facilitates the transaction between the bunker supplier and the shipowner/shipcharterer. For this a brokerage fee is charged, usually on a per MT rate. Eg. Nautical Supply


What do they write about at the Commodity Trader website?

On the the Commodity Trader website the writers create discussion topics on futures trading, Forex and stock trading. These are the popular topics that engage people and educate them on the trading commodities.


What is the difference between a stock broker and a trader?

A stock broker is a professional who helps clients buy and sell stocks on the stock market, while a trader is an individual who buys and sells stocks for their own personal gain. Stock brokers typically work for brokerage firms and earn commissions on the transactions they facilitate, while traders often work independently and aim to profit from short-term fluctuations in stock prices.


What do you call a person who sells slaves?

Slave trader or slave broker


What job does a trading broker do?

A stock trader is one who sells assets on behalf of larger firms. A stock broker is also a sales agent while a trader is not. Traders do not have a lot of one on one contact with the client.