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Definition
To engage in proprietary trading using a financial institution's own capital.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the practice of a financial firm using its own capital to trade securities rather than executing trades for clients. It carries a professional nuance often heard in the context of investment banking or brokerage operations in Hong Kong. It is rarely used outside of professional financial settings.
Examples
The bank has been very aggressive lately, trading on its own account all the time.
Do you know if their department is responsible for proprietary trading?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of sitting on a plate or a tray, which is a common misinterpretation for those unfamiliar with financial jargon.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
