
engage in trading financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, commodities or currencies, for a living. Unlike amateur traders who trade on a part-time basis or as a hobby, trade pros typically have extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in financial markets and are able to use a variety of advanced trading strategies and techniques to achieve consistent profits over time.
Trade pros may work for investment banks, hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms, or they may work independently as self-employed traders.