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Position — definition & meaning

An open trade you currently hold in the market.

A position is a trade you currently have open — long or short, in a certain size, exposed to price moves until you close it.

'Opening a position' means entering a trade; 'closing' it means exiting. Your total open positions determine how much market risk you are carrying at any moment.

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

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.
Position sizing
Choosing how large a trade to place based on your risk per trade.
Exposure
The total amount of money at risk across your open positions.
Bid
The highest price a buyer is currently willing to pay.
Ask
The lowest price a seller is currently willing to accept.

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