Carrying Broker

A member of a commodity exchange, usually a futures commission merchant, through whom another broker or customer elects to clear all or part of its trades.

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Broker
A broker is an agent who executes orders to buy or sell securities or other assets on behalf of a client in exchange for a commission.

Brokered market
A market where an intermediary offers search services to buyers and sellers.

Commission broker
A broker on the floor of an exchange acts as agent for a particular brokerage house and who buys and sells stocks for the brokerage house on a commission basis.

Discount broker
A brokerage house featuring relatively low commission rates in comparison to a full-service broker.

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