The stock trader is a professional who deals with the buying and selling of stocks. He or she may be self-employed or employed by a company. A stock trader makes money by taking advantage of fluctuations in the stock market's price. Besides being stock traders, financial advisors can also serve as money managers for their clients.

A stock trader's job is to work at a company that deals in securities, or stocks. They buy and sell stocks for their company, trying to earn the most money possible. Stock traders are able to use statistics, charts, and research methods to accomplish their goals.