
What is a position?
In the field of trading in financial markets, a position is a binding commitment to buy or sell a specific amount of financial instruments such as stocks, currencies, commodities or derivatives, to a certain price. The term “position” is also used in finance to describe the amount of assets held by a person, company or institution as well as the state of property of the investments of an individual or institution.
Do not confuse the meaning of “position” in the trading of financial instruments with the term “financial position”. The latter stands for “status” or “statement”, ie the balance sheet liabilities in a company to take charge of their debts and obligations.