Question

An agent who buys and sells securities from inventory is called a: 1) broker. 2) commission broker. 3) floor broker.4) floor trader. 5) dealer.

Answer 1

Answer:

5) Dealer

Explanation:

1) Broker: A person who arranges a transaction between two parties

2) Commission Broker: The person who executes buy and sell orders on behalf of customers.

3) Floor Broker: The person who executes buy and sell orders on the floor of an exchange and charges his fee for it.

4) Floor Trader: The person who buys and sells for his personal account and owns a trading license.

5) Dealer: An agent who buys and sells securities from inventory.