Market trader

A market trader is an individual or entity who buys and sells financial assets such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies through various exchanges or over-the-counter markets. Their goal is to profit from price fluctuations by analyzing market trends, news, and data to decide when to enter or exit trades. Traders can operate on different timeframes, from very short-term (minutes or hours) to longer periods (days or months). They play a key role in providing liquidity and helping discover market prices, working within regulatory frameworks to ensure fair and transparent transactions.