Stockbroker

Origin

stock + broker

Full definition of stockbroker

Noun

1. (finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

Usage notes

General term brokerage often used synonymously when finance context understood.

Hyponyms

• bucket shop
• wirehouse