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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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Sales and Related
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
Yes
Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension
3.8
Active Listening
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.6
Mathematics
3.5
Monitoring
3.5
Negotiation
3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Economics and Accounting
4.0
English Language
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.6
Mathematics
3.6
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Sales and Marketing
3.5
Clerical
3.1
Law and Government
2.6

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

Tools & Equipment

Computer data input scanners Desktop computers Laptop computers Laser facsimile machines Multi-line telephone systems

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