broker-dealer

noun

a person, company or other organization that engages in the business of trading securities for its own account or on behalf of its customers.

Meanings

nounbroker-dealer (plural broker-dealers)

plural broker-dealers

  1. businessa person, company or other organization that engages in the business of trading securities for its own account or on behalf of its customers.
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APA

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Chicago

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