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Securities and Commodities Traders
SOC 41-3031.03
Buy and sell securities and commodities to transfer debt, capital, or risk. Establish and negotiate unit prices and terms of sale.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
Yes
Green
Top Skills 8
Reading Comprehension3.8
Active Listening3.8
Speaking3.8
Critical Thinking3.8
Judgment and Decision Making3.6
Mathematics3.5
Monitoring3.5
Negotiation3.5
Knowledge Areas 8
Economics and Accounting4.0
English Language3.8
Customer and Personal Service3.6
Mathematics3.6
Computers and Electronics3.5
Sales and Marketing3.5
Clerical3.1
Law and Government2.6
Key Tasks
1Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
2Monitor markets or positions.
3Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
4Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
5Report all positions or trading results.
Also Known As
Bank and Savings Securities Trader
Block Trader
Bond Trader
Broker
Commodities Trader
Commodity Trader
Corporate Bond Trader
Day Trader
Equities Trader
Equity Trader
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