position trader

Position Trader

A commodities trader who holds a long position for the long term.

Notes:

The long term in the commodities markets is usually five to seven months.

See also: Commodities, Futures Contract, Long

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Position trader

A commodities trader who takes a long-term approach in maintaining positions in the market and does not close out of these positions until close to the delivery date.

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position trader

A security trader who holds a position overnight, and, in some cases, for even longer periods. Position traders differ from day traders and scalpers who operate within shorter time frames.