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Price securities or commodities based on market conditions.
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Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.
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Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.
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Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
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Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
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Evaluate costs and revenue of agreements to determine continued profitability.
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Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
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Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
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Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
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Sell services or equipment, such as trusts, investments, or check processing services.
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Report all positions or trading results.
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Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
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Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
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Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
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Develop financial plans, based on analysis of clients' financial status.
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Monitor markets or positions.
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Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.
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Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
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Prepare and send requests for price quotations to all companies in a particular market.
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Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
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Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
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Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services.
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Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
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Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.
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Keep accurate records of transactions.
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Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.
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Negotiate prices or contracts for securities or commodities sales or purchases.
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Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.
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Purchase or sell financial derivatives for customers.
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Track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes.