Countertrader

Example:The short seller believed the stock price would fall, making him a countertrader.

Definition:A person who borrows a security, sells it, and hopes to buy it back later at a lower price to make a profit

Example:The hedger was a countertrader who protected themselves from market volatility.

Definition:A person who engages in financial transactions to offset potential losses from adverse price movements in securities, commodities, etc.

Example:The market maker engaged in countertrading to maintain liquidity in the market.

Definition:A trader who continuously posts bid-ask quotes to make a market in a security or commodity, thereby facilitating transactions