31-05-2016, 11:40 AM
A broker is an individual person that arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller for a commission when the deal is executed. A broker who also acts as a seller or as a buyer becomes a principal party to the deal. Distinguish agent—one who acts on behalf of a principal.
A stockbroker is an individual / organization who are specially given license to participate in the securities market on behalf of clients. The stockbroker has the role of an agent. When the Stockbroker acts as agent for the buyers and sellers of securities, a commission is charged for this service.
As an agent the stock broker is merely performing a service for the investor. This means that the broker will buy for the buyer and sell for the seller, each time making sure that the best price is obtained for the client.
An investor should regard the stockbroker as one who provides valuable service and information to assist in making the correct investment decision. They are adequately qualified to provide answers to a number of questions that the investor might need answers to and to assist in participating in the regional market.
A stockbroker is an individual / organization who are specially given license to participate in the securities market on behalf of clients. The stockbroker has the role of an agent. When the Stockbroker acts as agent for the buyers and sellers of securities, a commission is charged for this service.
As an agent the stock broker is merely performing a service for the investor. This means that the broker will buy for the buyer and sell for the seller, each time making sure that the best price is obtained for the client.
An investor should regard the stockbroker as one who provides valuable service and information to assist in making the correct investment decision. They are adequately qualified to provide answers to a number of questions that the investor might need answers to and to assist in participating in the regional market.
