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Definition of

position

Stockholding & Investments

size of holding of one owner the number of shares of a security that are owned by a person or organization

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Definitions of ’position’ and meaning of ’position’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’position’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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