discount broker
Americannoun
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an agent who discounts commercial paper.
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a stockbroker who charges discount commission fees.
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Origin of discount broker
First recorded in 1860–65
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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
The discount broker Charles Schwab, for example, introduced its Intelligent Portfolios robo-adviser in March.
From New York Times • May 22, 2015
Read our guide to investing.Avoid initial charges of 5%-6% by buying via a discount broker.
From The Guardian • Jul. 23, 2010
TD Ameritrade is the second largest U.S. discount broker and operator of the largest retail trading platform.
From Reuters • Jun. 3, 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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