Trading

/ˈtreɪ.dɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.

His business focused on the trading of electronic goods.

the market or system in which trading occurs.

She works in the trading department of the brokerage firm.

verb

the action of buying and selling goods and services.

The trading of stocks on the exchange can lead to significant financial gains.

engaging in the exchange of commodities or assets.

They have been trading cryptocurrencies for several years now.

the act of dealing or exchanging one thing for another.

The trading of baseball cards is a popular hobby among collectors.

From the Middle English 'trade', which derives from Old English 'tradian' meaning 'to tread, to course'.

day trading

The practice of buying and selling financial instruments within the same trading day.

fair trading

An ethical approach to business that ensures fair prices and quality products.

stock trading

The buying and selling of shares in a company.

over-the-counter trading

Transactions conducted directly between two parties without a central exchange.

futures trading

Speculation on the future price of an asset through contracts.

trader

A person who buys and sells goods and services or financial assets.

trade

The act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.

To hustle in the marketplace.

He's always trading and making deals on the street.

Churning out quick deals or exchanges.

She loves trading up, always getting the better deal.