B2 noun Neutral

brokerage

/ˈbroʊ.kər.ɪdʒ/

A brokerage is an organization or business that acts as an intermediary between a buyer and a seller, usually charging a commission for the service. It can also refer to the fee charged by a broker or the business of acting as a broker in financial or real estate markets.

Beispiele

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1

I opened a new account with an online brokerage to manage my stock investments.

I started a new account at an internet-based trading firm to handle my shares.

2

The acquisition was facilitated by a leading global brokerage specializing in high-value assets.

The purchase was assisted by a major international firm that handles expensive property.

3

Is that brokerage still charging high fees for simple trades?

Does that company still ask for a lot of money when you buy or sell stocks?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brokerage
Verb
broker
Adjektiv
brokered
Verwandt
broker
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Merkhilfe

Think of the suffix '-age' as indicating a 'package' of services provided by a 'broker'.

Schnelles Quiz

Before buying the apartment, we had to pay a significant _____ fee to the agency.

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Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

I opened a new account with an online brokerage to manage my stock investments.

everyday

I started a new account at an internet-based trading firm to handle my shares.

2

The acquisition was facilitated by a leading global brokerage specializing in high-value assets.

formal

The purchase was assisted by a major international firm that handles expensive property.

3

Is that brokerage still charging high fees for simple trades?

informal

Does that company still ask for a lot of money when you buy or sell stocks?

4

Sociological research suggests that brokerage roles are essential for information flow between isolated groups.

academic

Studies in sociology show that acting as a middleman is vital for sharing info between separate groups.

5

The company reported a significant increase in revenue from its real estate brokerage division.

business

The firm earned much more money from its department that helps people buy and sell houses.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brokerage
Verb
broker
Adjektiv
brokered
Verwandt
broker

Häufige Kollokationen

brokerage firm A company that facilitates trades
brokerage fee The commission paid for a broker's services
brokerage account An investment account held at a licensed financial institution
real estate brokerage A company that helps people buy and sell property
discount brokerage A firm that carries out trades at a lower cost without giving advice

Häufige Phrasen

full-service brokerage

A firm that provides investment advice and research in addition to trading

prime brokerage

A bundle of services offered by investment banks to hedge funds

power brokerage

The exercise of influence or control in political or business circles

Wird oft verwechselt mit

brokerage vs broker

A 'broker' is the individual person performing the trade, while 'brokerage' is the company or the business activity itself.

brokerage vs arbitrage

Arbitrage is the practice of profiting from price differences in different markets, not the service of acting as a middleman.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'brokerage' when referring to the institution (the firm) or the fee/process. It is most commonly used in the context of finance (stocks) and real estate.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'brokerage' to refer to a single person; use 'broker' for the person. Also, do not use it as a verb; use 'to broker' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the suffix '-age' as indicating a 'package' of services provided by a 'broker'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English word 'brocour' (a small trader) with the suffix '-age' denoting a business or service fee.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun when referring to a company (e.g., 'Three different brokerages'). Uncountable noun when referring to the service or fee (e.g., 'He works in brokerage').
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western countries, having a personal brokerage account is a common way for middle-class individuals to save for retirement.

Schnelles Quiz

Before buying the apartment, we had to pay a significant _____ fee to the agency.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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