Broker
Financial Dictionary — Finance & Capital Markets
Definition
The person concerned with searching for buy and sell orders for investors in exchange for a commission service. Brokers specializing in stocks and bonds act as brokerage agents on behalf of the client.
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- Used in capital markets for disclosure, valuation, and investor communication.
- Used when interpreting securities, filings, and market indicators.
- Used when interpreting securities, filings, and market indicators.
Example
- Example: Investors reference **Broker** when assessing risk/return and interpreting public disclosures.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Improves transparency for investors and supports pricing, funding, and governance decisions.