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RussianWhat Is Trading? Explained Simply
Trading is buying and selling assets to profit from price changes, usually over short time frames.
An investor buys for years; a trader holds for hours, days or weeks. With futures or margin a trader can profit both from a rise (long) and from a fall (short).
Styles vary: scalping means dozens of trades a day on tiny moves, day trading closes positions by the evening, swing trading holds for several days. Decisions rest on charts and indicators, the order book, news and macro data.
Most beginners lose money through leverage and the lack of a plan. A minimum rule set: a stop-loss known in advance, risk per trade of no more than 1–2% of the account, and awareness of where other traders' liquidations sit.
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Frequently asked questions
How is a trader different from an investor?
Time frame and approach: a trader profits from moves over hours and days, an investor holds for years for the asset's growth.
Can you make money trading?
You can, but most retail traders end up losing. Risk management matters more than guessing the direction.