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Online Trading

Although you may save time and money trading online, it does not take the homework out of making investment decisions.  To avoid costly mistakes, investors who trade online should understand how our securities markets work and their options in placing trades in fast-moving markets.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Online Trading [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

Although you may save time and money trading online, it does not take the homework out of making investment decisions.  To avoid costly mistakes, investors who trade online should understand how our securities markets work and their options in placing trades in fast-moving markets. [1]

Source-supported connections

Online Trading → Mentioned in the official explanation → Options [1]

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What does Online Trading mean in the cited reference?

Although you may save time and money trading online, it does not take the homework out of making investment decisions.  To avoid costly mistakes, investors who trade online should understand how our securities markets work and their options in placing trades in fast-moving markets. [1]

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