[stok-broh-ker] 
| a broker, esp. one employed by a member firm of a stock exchange, who buys and sells stocks and other securities for customers. |
| stock·bro·ker (stŏk'brō'kər) n. One that acts as an agent in the buying and selling of stocks or other securities; a broker. stock'bro'ker·age n., stock'brok'ing n. |
Stockbroker
1. An agent that charges a fee or commission for executing buy and sell orders submitted by an investor.
2. The firm that acts as an agent for a customer, charging the customer a commission for its services.
Investopedia Commentary
It used to be that only the wealthy could afford a broker and have access to the stock market. With the internet came the explosion of discount brokers that let you trade at a smaller fee, but don't provide personalized advice. Because of discount brokers, nearly anybody can afford to invest in the market now.
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See also: Agent, Analyst, Broker, Broker-Dealer, Commission, Discount Broker, Front Running, Full Service Broker
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