Loren - position trade - One definition position trader Commodities trader who, unlike most traders, takes a long-term, buy and hold approach. In commodities trading, "long-term" refers to holding until the delivery date is close, usually 5-7 months. <A HREF="http://www.investorwords.com/cgi-bin/getword.cgi?3751" target="_new">http://www.investorwords.com/cgi-bin/getword.cgi?3751</A>