A retail trader is an individual who trades financial assets like stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies for personal gain, rather than on behalf of an institution. Unlike institutional traders, who manage large portfolios for mutual funds, hedge funds, or other financial entities, retail traders are using their own money to make trades. They typically have less access to advanced trading tools, research, and lower trading fees compared to institutional traders. Retail traders often use online brokerage platforms to execute their trades and may rely on various strategies ranging from day trading to long-term investing.
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