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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Another leading discount broker allowed the trade to go through.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
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
“Most of the transactions in the secondary market are conducted through a broker or a discount broker, and the individual investor doesn’t have the horsepower or tools for price discovery,” Mr. Heckman said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2016
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
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