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.

Ejemplos

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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?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brokerage
Verb
broker
Adjetivo
brokered
Relacionado
broker
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brokerage
Verb
broker
Adjetivo
brokered
Relacionado
broker

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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