Financial managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,700/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
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Stock Trader
Stock Traders buy and sell securities on financial markets, seeking to profit from price movements.
Typical pay
$92,000/yr
Education
Associate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…
Outlook
↑ Above Average
Why this matters in Business & Money
Finance keeps every business alive.
What you’d actually do
Monitor market conditions and news, analyze stock charts and financial data, execute buy and sell orders, manage trading positions and risk, develop trading strategies, track portfolio performance, and report to portfolio managers.
What can I do right now?
- Investment clubs, DECA, Business competitions, Budgeting projects
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Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
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