They must also disclose to you any interests they have in investment decisions which they recommend to you. Your broker should give you an Advisory Services Guide within three days of you buying shares through them. Find out what fees the broker will charge. Brokerage fees are not regulated and fees are usually based on a percentage of the value of the purchase or sale. They typically reduce as the amount of the transaction gets bigger.
Most brokers have a minimum fee which they charge.
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