Trading

Exchange of goods, services, or financial instruments.

/ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

From Middle English traden, from Old French trader (verb), from Medieval Latin tractare.

Trading is like swapping things you have for something else you want, whether it's toys, services, or money.

Bartering is a form of trade that dates back thousands of years
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world
High-frequency trading uses computers to execute trades very quickly

What is trading? It involves exchanging goods, services, or financial instruments
Who participates in trading? Individuals, businesses, and institutions can all trade
What are some common types of trading? Stock, currency, and commodity trading are examples

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