brokerage
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.
例文
3 / 5I 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.
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.
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?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the suffix '-age' as indicating a 'package' of services provided by a 'broker'.
クイックテスト
Before buying the apartment, we had to pay a significant _____ fee to the agency.
正解!
正解は: a
例文
I opened a new account with an online brokerage to manage my stock investments.
everydayI started a new account at an internet-based trading firm to handle my shares.
The acquisition was facilitated by a leading global brokerage specializing in high-value assets.
formalThe purchase was assisted by a major international firm that handles expensive property.
Is that brokerage still charging high fees for simple trades?
informalDoes that company still ask for a lot of money when you buy or sell stocks?
Sociological research suggests that brokerage roles are essential for information flow between isolated groups.
academicStudies in sociology show that acting as a middleman is vital for sharing info between separate groups.
The company reported a significant increase in revenue from its real estate brokerage division.
businessThe firm earned much more money from its department that helps people buy and sell houses.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
A 'broker' is the individual person performing the trade, while 'brokerage' is the company or the business activity itself.
Arbitrage is the practice of profiting from price differences in different markets, not the service of acting as a middleman.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the suffix '-age' as indicating a 'package' of services provided by a 'broker'.
語源
Derived from the Middle English word 'brocour' (a small trader) with the suffix '-age' denoting a business or service fee.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western countries, having a personal brokerage account is a common way for middle-class individuals to save for retirement.
クイックテスト
Before buying the apartment, we had to pay a significant _____ fee to the agency.
正解!
正解は: a
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