The division of a company's shares of stock so that a larger number of shares is created, each having a lower price so that the total value of the shares remains the same. Letters used to identify a stock on the ticker tape or video display terminals. An agent who handles the public's orders to buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodities, mutual funds. A broker may be a partner of a brokerage firm or a registered representative, who is an employee of a brokerage firm.
Brokers charge a commission for their services.
However, a discount broker will not monitor your portfolio or give investment advice. The dollar amount per share at which an option buyer can purchase the underlying stock or a put option buyer can sell the stock. Also called the exercise price. Inc. All rights reserved.