# stockbroker

/ˈstɑkˌbɹoʊkɝ/ (US) · /stˈɒkbɹəʊkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stockbroker
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The stockbroker helped me buy shares in a tech company.
- After researching the market for months, the stockbroker recommended a diversified portfolio to protect against sudden price drops.
- 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.

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