discount broker
Americannoun
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an agent who discounts commercial paper.
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a stockbroker who charges discount commission fees.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of discount broker
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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“Excuse me — Schwab is charging a very low fee,” a woman pointed out, after a presentation by Walter W. Bettinger II, the chief executive of the discount broker Charles Schwab.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2017
This is a good option if you need help setting up a master plan that you could then implement yourself with a fund company or discount broker.
From US News ● May 18, 2016
Griffin, the founder of hedge fund Citadel LLC, which runs a competing trade execution business, earlier this year resigned from the E*Trade board and sold Citadel's 9.6 percent stake in the discount broker.
From Reuters ● Aug. 6, 2013
Read our guide to investing.Avoid initial charges of 5%-6% by buying via a discount broker.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 23, 2010
Once you've got your feet wet, you and your kids can research other ways to buy stocks, such as directly from the company or through a discount broker.
From Time Magazine Archive
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