brokerage

[broh-ker-ij]

noun

1. Also brokering the business of a broker. broke.

2. the commission of a broker. broke.

brokerage

/ ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ /

noun

1. commission charged by a broker to his principals

2. a broker's business or office

Word History and Origins

Origin of brokerage¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; broker + -age

Example Sentences

Borrowing in brokerage accounts was at an all-time high at the end of October, topping $1.1 trillion, according to Finra, which collects data from brokerages.

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The brokerage also lifts its fiscal 2026-2028 earnings per share estimate by 2%-3%, on stronger AI PC shipments and higher services and solutions revenue forecasts.

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Potentially, brokerages could plug into Clearing’s technology to offer access to prediction markets alongside stocks, cryptocurrencies and other trades.

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Both companies are large in their categories: Compass is the top U.S. brokerage by sales volume, according to RealTrends’ annual ranking.

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The data also point to a broadening participation in a consensus gold bull market, says the brokerage’s Daniel Ghali in a research report.

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