Investment broker

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Investment brokers are individuals who bring together buyers and sellers of investments. [1] They need a license to operate. They act on behalf of buyers and sellers of stock. They charge a commission on trades that they execute on such instructions from buyers and sellers.

[edit] Types of Investment brokers

1. Discount broker 2. Deep discount broker 3. Prime brokerage 4. Online broker 5. OTC broker 6. Exchange broker

[edit] References

  1. ^ All About Investing, Esme Faerber, ISBN 0-07-145752-6