trade securities; manipulate the market
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to trade; to operate; to transact
formalRefers specifically to buying and selling securities, futures, or other financial instruments. Often implies active management of a trading account, potentially with a large amount of capital.
He is responsible for trading at an investment company.
This fund manager is skilled at trading and has brought substantial returns to investors.
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A trader needs a cool head and decisive judgment.
verb
to manipulate (the market); to control
neutralOften carries a negative connotation of trying to influence market prices through coordinated, large-volume trading, which may be illegal or unethical.
The regulatory body is investigating whether he is suspected of manipulating the stock price.
This rumor may have been spread by certain parties to manipulate the market.