What does "stockbroker" mean?

A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

What is a synonym for "stockbroker"?

Common synonyms include: bill broker, bond crowd, broker, cambist, cotton broker, curb broker.

Stockbroker

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).
2
an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds wordnet

Synonyms

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bill broker bond crowd broker cambist cotton broker curb broker

Example

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"Tom isn't your typical stockbroker."

Etymology

From stock + broker.

Related phrases

stock exchange

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