Trading vs Investing – What's the difference?

Traders and investors seek to make profits in the financial markets. However, their methods for achieving this goal are completely different.

Generally, investors seek returns over a longer period of time – years or even decades. Since investors have a larger time horizon, their target returns per investment tend to be larger as well. 

On the other hand, traders try to take advantage of market volatility. They enter and exit trades at a faster pace, and may seek to make lower returns with each trade (because they often enter into multiple trades).

Which is better? Which one is more suitable for you? This is a decision up to you. You can start by learning about the markets, and then learn in action. Over time, you will be able to determine which one best suits your financial goals, personality, and trading profile.