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discount broker [3 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2022-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
DEF

[An] exchange member who will provide execution-only services for clients and, as a result, charge lower, or discounted, commissions.

OBS

The principal difference between discount brokers and full-service brokers is that the latter will give investment advice and portfolio suggestions. Discount brokers enter orders for clients who wish to buy or sell. They also provide margin accounts and, occasionally, custodial service. They do not provide advice or other research services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Courtier en valeurs mobilières qui demande une commission inférieure à celle d'un courtier traditionnel.

CONT

Le courtier à escompte ne fait qu'exécuter les commandes de ses clients. Il ne donne aucun conseil ni renseignement.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
DEF

A brokerage which executes buy and sell orders at commission rates lower than a full-service brokerage, but which typically provides fewer services such as research and advice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Maison de courtage de valeurs dont la seule activité est d'exécuter les ordres d'achat et de vente de valeurs mobilières provenant de ses clients.

OBS

courtier à escompte : Au Canada, sous l'influence de l'anglais, on utilise parfois, abusivement, l'expression courtier à escompte en ce sens.

Spanish

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