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Overview
Stock traders analyse financial markets and company performance, then buy or sell securities such as shares, bonds, futures or fund positions within trading rules.
In job descriptions, look for financial markets, securities, stock valuation, trading software, asset management, economic trends, portfolio theory, transactions, tax obligations and market reporting.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Stock trader work centers on market information, trading systems and timed decisions about securities. The role links economic analysis, company performance, transaction handling and communication with asset managers or shareholders.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes financial markets, securities, stock valuation, trading software, asset management, modern portfolio theory, economic forecasting, transaction records and the tax or commission details attached to trades.
Salary context
Salary context depends on traded products, decision authority, market hours, portfolio size, risk controls, transaction volume, analysis depth, client or shareholder exposure and responsibility for documenting trades accurately.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior trader, portfolio support, asset management, investment analysis, trading operations, risk monitoring, financial product advisory work or specialist analysis of sectors, bonds, futures or funds.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name securities, shares, bonds, futures, valuation models, trading software, economic trend analysis, transaction handling, portfolio theory and the compliance or reporting duties around trades.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
41-3031.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
financial trader (3311.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3b6d4443-4518-4fb3-ae44-188a958e328d |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3311.3.5 |
| ISCO group | 3311 |
| Concept type | Occupation |