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| Author | Topic: Whats the difference between a Broker and dealer |
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| Bolshevist @2016-08-15 20:16:17 |
Hi All, Can anyone explain me the difference between a broker and dealer? If an agent places an order for multiple firms like Morgan Stanley, Merril and goldman, for their firm accounts(not for their customers), will he be called a dealer or a broker of these firms. Is it that a dealer places order only for his own firm account(of which he is an employee) and called a broker if he places order for his firm's customers or for other firms and their customers?. |
| jonan203 @2016-08-17 13:36:17 |
a broker facilitates a transaction between a buyer and seller, either finding a buyer for the seller or a seller for the buyer, essentialy he has no financial interest in the issue other than a commission. a dealer actually takes inventory in the particular issue being sold (equity, real estate, bonds, etc), and can experience a gain (or loss) depending on what the market value of the issue is when sold (or bought), dealers have a financial interest, brokers do not. hope this helps... |
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