What is an online trading platform?

What is an online trading platform?

An online trading platform is a software application that allows investors and traders to buy and sell financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, derivatives (like Futures and Options), and other assets through the internet. 

These platforms are provided by brokers or financial institutions and serve as a gateway to financial markets. 

It allows investors to execute trades directly from their devices, access real-time market data, and manage portfolios without traditional broker intervention.

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