Synonyms for

Trading

Verb / ˈtreɪdɪŋ / Another word for trading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of exchanging goods or services between people or entities.

Synonyms & similar words

swop deal swap sell tradein switch merchandise trade commerce exchange barter business commerce deal industry market sales swap transaction traffic transaction bargaining commercialism merchandising negotiation retailing

Synonyms by register

Formal

bartering exchanging commerce dealing

Informal

swapping dealing haggling

Literary

interchange traffic

Antonyms

saving hoarding keeping holding acquiring receiving storing

Common collocations

  • stock trading
  • day trading
  • forex trading
  • high-frequency trading
  • trading desk
  • trading floor
  • trading strategy
  • trading volume

Word family

noun trade
verb trade
adjective tradeable

Usage note

While 'trading' often refers to financial markets, it can also mean the exchange of goods or services. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He made a profit by trading baseball cards.
  2. The company is trading stocks on the stock market.
  3. She is trading her car for his motorcycle.
  4. Trading goods is a way to get what you need.
  5. I love trading stickers with my friends.

Quotes

  • "The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient." - Warren Buffett
  • "The four most dangerous words in investing are 'this time it's different.'" - Sir John Templeton
  • "The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing." - Philip Fisher

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