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Commissions remain fully negotiable and market-driven, but in reality you can still expect to pay 5% or more.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Commissions were virtually flat from 2Q at 2.43%, leveling out after minor upticks in three consecutive quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Commissions are still high relative to global standards.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Commissions from Mötley Crüe and other rock bands followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

The Reports of these two Commissions are very amusing, especially that of the Oxford Board, which lets itself go in a refreshing style.

From The Victorian Age The Rede Lecture for 1922 by Inge, William Ralph