noun
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commission charged by a broker to his principals
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a broker's business or office
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of brokerage
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; broker + -age
Vocabulary lists containing brokerage
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
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“The market reaction has been swift,” said Kathleen Brooks, research director at brokerage XTB.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
It used the same tactics by telling consumers there was a problem with their brokerage accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Major brokerage firms—with the exception of Robinhood Markets, which experienced technical issues due to high traffic—said the day went as planned.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Certain financial analysts have already set target prices for the shares above SpaceX's $135 estimate, including the global brokerage Oppenheimer which said on Thursday it expects the company to hit $190 a share.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
When Cornwall Capital moved their assets to Bear Stearns, sure enough, their brokerage statements soon came back with Ace Greenberg’s name on top.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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