handelspositie

Handelspositie is a term used in Dutch finance and business to describe the exposure or standing of an actor in trading activities or in a market. In financial markets it refers to the set of positions that a trader or institution holds in financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, currencies or derivatives, at a given time. Positions can be long (owning an asset with the expectation that its price will rise) or short (selling an asset not currently owned, with the expectation of a price decline). A position may also be hedged or offset by other instruments. The overall exposure is described by the net position and the gross position, and is valued through mark-to-market accounting to determine unrealized gains or losses. Margin requirements reflect the risk of the position.

In practice, managing a handelspositie involves monitoring risk, liquidity, and capital requirements. Traders often adjust their positions to stay within risk limits, to implement a strategy, or to close out positions before reporting periods. End-of-day or intraday position reports help brokers, banks, and regulators assess market risk and compliance.

In a broader business sense, handelspositie can also describe a company’s standing in a market—the market position or competitive position—based on factors such as market share, distribution channels, brand strength, and pricing. The term thus spans both financial trading and strategic business context, with the exact meaning determined by the surrounding discussion.