Trader

/ˈtreɪdər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who buys and sells goods or assets for profit.
The trader made a significant profit by buying stocks at a low price and selling them at a higher price.
A person who is involved in the exchange of commodities or financial instruments.
As a commodity trader, she specialized in the trading of agricultural products.
An individual engaged in the buying and selling of foreign currencies.
The foreign exchange trader monitored the market closely to capitalize on currency fluctuations.
Someone who trades in a specific market or industry.
He is a real estate trader who buys, renovates, and sells properties.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old French 'traider', from Latin 'tradere', meaning 'to hand over or deliver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

day trader:
An individual who buys and sells financial instruments within the same trading day.
futures trader:
A trader who buys and sells contracts for the future delivery of commodities or financial instruments.
commodity trader:
A person who specializes in trading raw materials and primary goods.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

money maker
He's a real money maker in the stock market.
market shark
Watch out for the market sharks; they know how to play the game.