Any investment account that holds securities, money, or other assets. The term trading account most frequently refers to (but not limited to) the main account of a day trader. Because traders often buy and sell assets, frequently within the same trading session, their accounts are subject to additional scrutiny. Assets that may be part of a long-term buy and hold investment plan are kept separate from those that are held in a trading account.
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