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All About Brokerage Firms

By: Jack Landry

With online brokerages popping up all over the internet, many investors have begun to question the need for the traditional brokerages. Why go to a professional, pay their fees and give them my money to invest when I can just do it myself?
If you are asking yourself this question, just stop right there. Yes, there are many opportunities for you to trade stocks by yourself online but there are many benefits that come along with having a professional company take care of your investments.

First, let’s take a look at exactly what a brokerage firm is and what they do. A brokerage firm acts as the intermediary between a purchaser and a seller.
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