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 Someone who buys and sells securities. Distinguishable from the investor due to the period of holding the security. A trader will be working with the aim of making short term gains, from just a few minutes to a few days. 
 


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      The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the rate of return, after taking charges into consideration, expressed as an annual rate. The APR must be specified as it allows for a comparison between products.