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
Chairman Charles Schwab, the company's namesake founder, pioneered the discount broker model in the 1970s.
From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2010
Schwab quickly became the largest discount broker in the U.S., with offices in 40 cities, 600 employees and 220,000 clients.
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