Scalp

To trade for small gains. It normally involves establishing and liquidating a position quickly, usually within the same day.

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Scalper
A trader who holds positions for a very short period of time.

Scalping
The practice of trading in and out of the market on very small price fluctuations. A person who engages in this practice is known as a scalper.

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