Securities and Commodities Traders
SOC: 41-3031.03 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Buy and sell securities and commodities to transfer debt, capital, or risk. Establish and negotiate unit prices and terms of sale.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$78,140
per year
Mean Wage
$110,400
per year
Employment
472K
workers
Wage Range
$47,080 - $215,210
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
22 tasks analyzed
Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
Monitor markets or positions.
Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
Report all positions or trading results.
Review securities transactions to ensure conformance to regulations.
Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.
Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.
Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.
Track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes.
Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.
Receive sales order tickets and inspect forms to determine accuracy of information.
Develop or maintain supplier or customer relationships.
Prepare financial reports, such as reviews of portfolio positions.
Analyze target companies or investment opportunities to inform investment decisions.
Process paperwork for special orders, including margin or option purchases.
Report deficiencies in account payments, securities deliveries, or documentation requirements to avoid rule violations.
Reconcile account-related statements, such as quarterly or annual statements or confirmations.
Write or sign sales order confirmation forms to record or approve security transactions.
Identify or pursue investment strategies related to the green economy, including green hedge funds, renewable energy markets, or clean technology investment opportunities.
Make transportation arrangements for sold or purchased commodities.
Buy, sell, or trade carbon emissions permits.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities. | - | - | - | |
| Monitor markets or positions. | - | - | - | |
| Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients. | - | - | - | |
| Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers. | - | - | - | |
| Report all positions or trading results. | - | - | - | |
| Review securities transactions to ensure conformance to regulations. | - | - | - | |
| Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities. | - | - | - | |
| Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts. | - | - | - | |
| Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies. | - | - | - | |
| Track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes. | - | - | - | |
| Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics. | - | - | - | |
| Receive sales order tickets and inspect forms to determine accuracy of information. | - | - | - | |
| Develop or maintain supplier or customer relationships. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare financial reports, such as reviews of portfolio positions. | - | - | - | |
| Analyze target companies or investment opportunities to inform investment decisions. | - | - | - | |
| Process paperwork for special orders, including margin or option purchases. | - | - | - | |
| Report deficiencies in account payments, securities deliveries, or documentation requirements to avoid rule violations. | - | - | - | |
| Reconcile account-related statements, such as quarterly or annual statements or confirmations. | - | - | - | |
| Write or sign sales order confirmation forms to record or approve security transactions. | - | - | - | |
| Identify or pursue investment strategies related to the green economy, including green hedge funds, renewable energy markets, or clean technology investment opportunities. | - | - | - | |
| Make transportation arrangements for sold or purchased commodities. | - | - | - | |
| Buy, sell, or trade carbon emissions permits. | - | - | - |
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