broker An individual or firm which acts as an intermediary between a buyer and seller, usually charging a commission. For securities and most other products, a license is required. see also dealer, agency, trade, order, floor broker, brokered CD, clearing, contra broker, crossing, discretionary account, dual trading, going ahead, tailgating, independent broker, institutional broker, insurance broker, mortgage broker, Know Your Customer, outside broker, pawn broker, real estate broker, street broker.
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