Desk Trader

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Definition: Desk Trader

Desk Trader
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Full Definition of Desk Trader

An employee of a brokerage firm who trades on behalf of the clients of the firm. A desk trader is not allowed to trade for the firm’s own account but is restricted to taking orders from clients and relaying those orders to the market.

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Desk Trader are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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