Stockbroker
/ˈstɒkˌbroʊkər/
Definitions
- (n.) A licensed professional who buys and sells stocks and other securities on behalf of clients, acting as an intermediary in financial markets.
The stockbroker advised her client to diversify their investment portfolio.
Forms
- stockbroker
- stockbrokers
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes the intermediary role in securities transactions subject to regulatory licensing and compliance.
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