Proprietary Trading

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Definition: Proprietary Trading


Proprietary Trading

Quick Summary of Proprietary Trading


Proprietary Trading (Prop Trading) is conducted through trades in a bank or Corporate own account rather than with customer capital. Proprietary traders enter into a standardized contract to take a view, capture market price changes or put capital at risk.




Synonyms For Proprietary Trading


Prop Trading


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Proprietary Trading 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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