Broker

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Broker. Any party that acts as an intermediary between a buyer and a seller, usually charging a commission

A broker that specializes in stocks, bonds, commodities, or certain derivatives must be registered with the exchange in which the securities are traded.

See Also

  • 17 CFR 45.1, Definitions - see the definition of agent
  • Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms, Ninth Edition, 2014


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