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Copy trading — definition & meaning

Automatically mirroring the trades of another, more experienced trader.

Copy trading lets you automatically replicate the trades of another trader in your own account, in proportion to what you allocate.

It can be a way to learn, but past performance of a lead trader is no promise of future results, and you inherit their risk-taking. Many popular copied traders take large risks that don't suit everyone.

The information on Trding.io is for general information only and is not investment advice. Trading involves a real risk of losing money, and most retail traders lose. Never trade money you cannot afford to lose.

Related terms

Risk management
The rules and habits that control how much you can lose.
Drawdown
The drop from a peak to a trough in your account value.
Trading plan
A written set of rules for what, when and how much you trade.
Long
Buying an asset expecting its price to rise so you can sell higher.
Short
Selling an asset you expect to fall, aiming to buy it back cheaper.
Bid
The highest price a buyer is currently willing to pay.

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