Stock Trader Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Stock Trader Do?
Stock traders use their technical expertise of financial markets performance to advise and make recommendations to asset managers or shareholders for a profitable investment strategy, keeping in mind the company's performance. They use stock market trading operations and deal with a wide array of taxes, commissions and fiscal obligations. Stock traders buy and sell bonds, stocks, futures and shares in hedge funds. They perform detailed micro- and macroeconomic and industry specific technical analysis.
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Where Do I Start?
Modern Portfolio Theory
The theory of finance that attempts to either maximise the profit of an investment equivalent to the risk taken or to reduce the risk for the expected profit of an investment by judiciously choosing the right combination of financial products.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Stock Trader
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialModern Portfolio Theory knowledge
The theory of finance that attempts to either maximise the profit of an investment equivalent to the risk taken or to reduce the risk for the expected profit of an …
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EssentialStock Market knowledge
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
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EssentialFinancial Products knowledge
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
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EssentialActuarial Science knowledge
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
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EssentialEconomics knowledge
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
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EssentialFinancial Jurisdiction knowledge
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
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EssentialFinancial Markets knowledge
The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.
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EssentialSecurities knowledge
The financial instruments traded in financial markets representing both the right of property over the owner and at the same time, the obligation of payment over the issuer. The aim …
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EssentialAnalyse Economic Trends skill
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
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EssentialAnalyse Market Financial Trends skill
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
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EssentialForecast Economic Trends skill
Gather and analyse economic data in order to predict economic trends and events.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialPerform Stock Valuation skill
Analyse, calculate and appraise the value of the stock of a company. Use mathematic and logarithm in order to determine the value in consideration of different variables.
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EssentialTrade Securities skill
Buy or sell tradable financial products such as equity and debt securities on your own account or on behalf of a private customer, corporate customer or credit institution.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalAccounting knowledge
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
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OptionalBanking Activities knowledge
The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity …
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OptionalFunding Methods knowledge
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
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OptionalHolding Company Activities knowledge
The principles, legal actions and strategies of a holding company such as influencing the management of a firm through the acquirement of outstanding stock and other means, more specifically by …
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OptionalStatistics knowledge
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …
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OptionalTax Legislation knowledge
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
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OptionalAdvise On Financial Matters skill
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
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OptionalCreate A Financial Plan skill
Develop a financial plan according to financial and client regulations, including an investor profile, financial advice, and negotiation and transaction plans.
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OptionalDevelop Investment Portfolio skill
Create an investment portfolio for a customer that includes an insurance policy or multiple policies to cover specific risks, such as financial risks, assistance, reinsurance, industrial risks or natural and …
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OptionalExamine Credit Ratings skill
Investigate and look for information on the creditworthiness of companies and corporations, provided by credit rating agencies in order to determine the likelihood of default by the debtor.
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OptionalMaintain Financial Records skill
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
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OptionalObtain Financial Information skill
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
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OptionalProvide Financial Product Information skill
Give the customer or client information about financial products, the financial market, insurances, loans or other types of financial data.
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OptionalSynthesise Financial Information skill
Collect, revise and put together financial information coming from different sources or departments in order to create a document with unified financial accounts or plans.
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OptionalTrace Financial Transactions skill
Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.
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