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stockbroker

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɑkˌbɹoʊkɝ// UK //stˈɒkbɹəʊkɐ// stock·bro·ker

n. a person who buys and sells shares of companies for a living. They usually work for a company that helps people invest their money in the stock market.

n. a professional who executes buy and sell orders for stocks and other securities on behalf of clients. Often employed by a brokerage firm to facilitate transactions in the financial markets.


SIMPLE

The stockbroker helped me buy shares in a tech company.

CONTEXTUAL

After researching the market for months, the stockbroker recommended a diversified portfolio to protect against sudden price drops.

COMPLEX

While the stockbroker provided valuable insights into short-term volatility, the client ultimately decided to adopt a long-term strategy focused on dividend-paying blue-chip stocks.

Origin

From stock + broker.

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