Closed Position
A closed position is a financial term used to describe a transaction that has been completed and is no longer open. It is the opposite of an open position, which is an active transaction that has not yet been settled. In the context of trading, a closed position is a trade that has been completed and is no longer active. This could be a buy or sell order that has been filled, or a trade that has been closed out. In the context of investing, a closed position is an investment that has been sold or liquidated.
History of the Term
The term “closed position” has been used in the financial world since at least the early 1900s. It was first used to describe a transaction that had been completed and was no longer open. The term has since been used to describe any transaction that has been completed and is no longer active. It is often used in the context of trading and investing, as well as in other financial contexts.
Comparison Table
| Open Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Active | Inactive |
| Unsettled | Settled |
| Open | Closed |
Summary
A closed position is a financial term used to describe a transaction that has been completed and is no longer open. It is the opposite of an open position, which is an active transaction that has not yet been settled. In the context of trading, a closed position is a trade that has been completed and is no longer active. In the context of investing, a closed position is an investment that has been sold or liquidated. For more information about closed positions, you can visit websites such as Investopedia, The Balance, and Investing.com.
See Also
- Open Position
- Long Position
- Short Position
- Margin Trading
- Leverage
- Stop Loss Order
- Take Profit Order
- Limit Order
- Market Order
- Settlement Date
