Stock Brokers Knowledge Base

Stock Brokers!? I am a freshman in high school and I AM going to become a stock broker. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what i am going to have to do. Preferably someone who has done it before. what courses to take 2 year college 4 year? and if there is some way to practice brokerage? Thank you for your help!!

Stock brokers? How can I tell for sure that someone is a stock broker, I contacted the NASAA, and he was not on their list but they told me not all brokers are, I then called the SEC and reffered back to the NASAA. Any ideas???

How long does it take stock brokers to start really making money? Iam 14 years old and I want to be a stock broker when I grow up, but I want to know the average it takes for stock brokers to start making good money.

Stock brokers? How do they get anything done with all the confusion and yelling? My husband and I were just watching a show and there was a scene with stock brokers yelling how many of what they wanted to buy or sell. It seems like alot of comotion, how does anything get done efficiently? Can anyone briefly explain how it all works? I guess I shoulda specified the stock brokers on Wall Street... but I thought the mention of yelling and confusion would make that point for me.

Are online stock brokers required to report funds coming into the account over $10k just like banks? Just was wondering what if you were to send a large amount of untaxed money directly from the source into a stock broker account bypassing the bank? Are brokers required to report it? What if it is a gift? Thanks.

Does anyone knows where to find cheap or moderate stock brokers? This is my first time buying stocks and i need to find a not expensive stock broker. Also what are the differences of stock brokers.

What style shoes do stock brokers wear? My brother is a new broker for a wall street firm. I know that stock brokers drive BMW's, but I don't know what shoe they wear. I've heard that the round toe Bostonians are typical, but I don't know.What shoes are the ones understood to be the most appropriate for show at work. Please provide a link in your answer to the shoe you suggest, and explain why you think this is the most appropriate style.

What are professional stock brokers annual return? i have heard that good stock brokers can return over 100% of their money annually. Although i also hear that it is rare for someone to return 12% annually on their portfolio

why do over 80% of mutual funds and stock brokers fail to do beat the S&P 500 Index? Why do over 80 percent of mutual funds and stock brokers fail to do beat the S&P 500 Index? If they claim to be so smart, why can’t most of them beat the performance of this simple index?

Stock broker position required, where can i find a stock brokers position ? I am almost perfect at picking stocks whether going up or down. There are lots of stock brokers who lose money all the time. My current job only brings in enough to pay bills so i have no money left over to open my own trading account. I just need someone out there to give me a chnance to prove myself. I could give my picks to someone who is in charge at an investing firm and he or she would see i have skill. Will i ever get a chance to prove myself????

Can I see my Charities stock brokers report? Can I see my Charities stock brokers report? I am a fully paid up member of a National Charity, can I ask to see the full stock broker report prepared for the Charity?

Is there a list of stock brokers that specialize in micro-cap companies? I want to get research on a portfolio of micro-cap stocks I want to create. At least a few names of brokers that specialize in this arena would be helpful.

What are stock brokers good for? What are they really good for these days? Considering the popularity of on-line bokers, do we really need to consider having a stock broker?

what is the commission split for stock brokers and indepent agency? I work for an indepent full service stock broker. I am a registered representative/financial advisor. what is the split I should be getting? 50-50 or more like 70-30?

An example of a math problem that stock brokers need to do? i need to do a project for my math class about what kind of math problems stock brokers do. I really really need an example because i have no idea what they do HELP!

Which online stock brokers are the best with the least amount of fees? Have been watching the stock market well and have been doing my research about certain stocks. Since I am new and have never traded before I do not know which online broker to use. The fees baffle me. When they say $7 a trade is that all I pay for trading nomatter the # of shares? Are there any more fine print fees that I will pay such as maintainance, taxes, etc? Also, which is the best online broker for a beginner that will not pound me with crazy fees. I would like to get my foot in the door but I also do not want to get hurt with an outrageous loss. After I get a feel of the broker and what the average chargers are then I can set my goals higher. Please help me with me question. I would greatly appreciate it!!!

Is there a school or college courses that wall street stock brokers took to become a broker? I want to know how and where I can learn about all the aspects of the stock market and how to invest in it. I know nothing. also if someone wanted a career as a broker how would they go about it?

For the most part, are stock brokers fully invested in the recommendations they make? Intuitively, it would seem that if a stock broker made a recommendation to invest in a certain stock to a customer, they too would be invested in that same stock because it would neccessarily mean they think the stock is in the best place to invest money. How can a stock broker make a recommendation and not want to be invested in it as well?

Are economists alot like stock brokers? An economist deals with economic statistics, it is their job to make sure that the company that they work for, make the right or logical decisions based on their economic statistical study. So if economists are heavily associated with analyzing business statistics, doesn't stock brokers do the same thing? Can someone please explain the differences because I would like to know if its an easy transition for an economist to be a stock broker and vice-versa. Thanks a lot!

Are there any indian female stock brokers? If so, are they successful? Do you find it hard to fit in? How are your male counterparts treating you? What did you do to become a stock broker and do you like your job? Just wondering. Thanks.

Are Stock Brokers Gonna Be Around For A Long Time? Im 19 years old and ready to go to school to become a stock broker. I was just wondering since our generations are changing and our technology is at it's peak with etrade and other firms like it. Is the Generation of Stock Brokers dying since its been around for a long time. Or is it still the hottest thing out and will be for a long time? when i mean a long time i mean about 15 to 40 years into the future.

Where can I get a list of penny stock brokers? I don't want online brokers. I need to speak to brokers for opinions and answers.

Do we have to buy stock through stock brokers? Right now I want to buy apple stock or IBM stock. Anyone knows the official website of apple stock? How can I buy their stock without paying commission? I can watch the stock flow and trade every day but just need help how to get register and buy. Thanks so much.

Looking for stock brokers in Singapore who could keep my portfolio,buy &sell shares on European stockmarket? Especielly intrested is Stockholm and Oslo`s stock exchanges I am living in Asia now in a tax free country and will stay and work here for few years so would like to have my shares off shore.

How do stock brokers or online stock brokers make money? I am sure it is an obvious answer but I just can't think of it. I know it can't be the fee that we pay for buying and seeling. Commission?

Are there any online stock brokers whom you can execute multiple buy and sell orders? simultaneously from their websites as opposed to having to enter your orders just 1 @ a time? Last Thurs when the marke bottomed, I wanted to buy half a dozen different issues at the same time but the online broker only allowed me to do themone at a time which ended up costing me a lot of money Are all brokers like this? So slow and single purpose? Who is the best online broker for somewhat serious investors?

I Forgot which Stock Brokers I used 7 years ago. How do I find my stocks and IRA? I was away in Africa for 7 years and returned to find someone had looted my storage facility. All my paperwork is gone and I can not remember which companies I was using. Any tips on helping me track down my stocks would be greatly appreciated.

How does commission work for stock brokers? I trade through scottstrade and am very new to it. Say i buy 1,000 shares at 1.00 and sell at 2.00 do i need to pay a commision through scottstrade? if so how much? Do they automatically take it out? is it just the 7$ per share sell?

How much do stock brokers and traders earn? How do I get a job in this field? I am a 20 year old accounting major with a 3.6 gpa.

So how come stock brokers never tell their clients to sell stocks short? Instead they just tell them to buy and than sit there and watch their clients lose all of their money?

Why were Bankers and stock brokers allowed to create all these new sub-standard securities? These debt securities they created backed by re-packaging weak mortgages and caused all this turmoil in the markets. Why did the government and Greenspan do nothing about it?

Does anyone know a list of some mutual fund companies and discount stock brokers in Japan? I live and Japan and would like to trade in yen. The language isn't a problem.

how much do stock brokers make typically? also what do you have to be good in, in order to be one? i know that all you have to have is a high school education and your eligible.

Do stock brokers/financial planners earn more commission when they sell a certain stock? If one goes to see a financial planner/stock broker that is commision based, is there a push to sell one particular stock? For example, let's say that I am interested in buying stock in General Mills, but Hershey has a higher commision structure for the broker, so they would push Hershey instead. The companies listed are just hypothetical, and the first that came into my head, since I am hungry.

Looking for online discount stock brokers & free info for foreign stocks? I am interested in some foreign stocks that do not have ADRs (American Depository Receipt) available in US. Most brokers do not handle trades of foreign / global stocks. Meanwhile, the free information of foreign stocks is quite limited. Please advise some online discount stock brokers that do handle trades of foreign stocks (more than Canadian stocks), as well as free resources for financial statements of foreign stocks. Thank you =)

Does anybody know of any stock brokers who have systems which would allow their customers? to execute multiple stock transactions at the same time as opposed to being able to do just one @ a time? With the exception of some dealers w2ho offer multiple executions on options, I haven't been able to find any

How much do stock brokers charge? Is there a set percentage? or do they charge according to your purchases? do they charge anything when you sell? How about, which online stock broker is the best?

Does Bellicheck have any relatives who are Stock Brokers? I need to ensure all my trades are winners. His relatives would be sure to have inside information. Does anyone know if a Bellicheck can help me out? NFL Question: Does anyone not see that taping your opponents is equal to inside information?

What is the rate of the penalty that online stock brokers usually impose for selling stock before 90 days ? After it was purchased.

Can stock brokers see your trading strategy? If you have a successful trading strategy what prevents someone from schwabb or scottrade from stealing the strategy? How can I protect myself? 1) these strategies exist, investigate Renaissance Technologies. There is no luck in these trading strategies but pure brilliance. What about direct access trading platforms

does a stock brokers have a greater percentage on gaining capital on stock market? do they have a chance of losing money even they study the market very well?

Are there any free stock brokers for a high school student? I am looking to just buy a very little amount of stocks from Caledonia mining corp. and wanted to know.

How can a person get a stock brokers license without working at a brokerage firm?

Are corporate stock brokers required to form statutory committees of directors as per SEBI guidelines?

Why were Republicans surprised that investment bankers and stock brokers are greedy? A number of top republican law makers, including John McCain, said that our economic system would have worked just fine except for the greed of Wall Street. If their policies rely upon the selflessness of Bankers, I'm not surprised our economy is in this much trouble. I'm not getting down on investment bankers for being greedy. It's the intentionaly blind law makers I'm unhappy with.

are there any stock brokers on here that i could talk to? i have some old stock certificates, and would like to know what they are worth, but i'm completely lost as to how to go about it. please, if your a stock broker, with a littlte time, write me back.

Why do the stock brokers,traders get big bonus at the end of the year even if the market lost big that year? Does their bonus come from my money that I lost in my 401K?

Do online stock brokers give preference to some customers over others when it comes to placing orders? I am with Firstrade, and i see some orders being fulfilled at the same price I placed my orders, yet mine goes unfulfilled... Do you have an explanation then?

What do stock brokers, market makers, merchant bankers and underwriters actually do?

The shares down turn, Stock brokers sell shares for people and buy shares for people, no ups and downs no work So its better for the stockbrokers if the stock market fluctuates no wonder the stock market takes a nose drive from time to time, they get paid for buying and selling, is this all true

what does a minimum amount mean when dealing with online discount stock brokers ? some say $500 min others ask for $2500 min ? does it mean i have to buy stocks worth atleast $500 ? what if my share prices fell below 500 ?

What online stock brokers allow day-trading without a minimum? I've looked at several brokers to do day trading with, but they all seem to require a minimum of $25,000 in the account. I appreciate anyone who finds me a broker that doesn't have a day trading minimum! Thanks - Tyler

What are some sites for kids wanting to become stock brokers? I am young, and I am very interested in becoming a stock broker. I just want to get a headstart on things. So, could you please reccommend or suggest any websites or links for me. I am still learning about stocks but I think I should give it a try. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Future Stock Broker

Is it normal for stock brokers to report your revenue instead of profit to the IRS? For instance, if you sell a stock for $5 then your revenue is $5. But if you paid $3 to buy the stock, then you only really made $2. My stock broker just reported the revenue, and not the profit. They're reporting I earned $70,000 when I really only made like $3,000 because they didn't discount the money I paid to buy the stock. Is this normal? Also, how much is it going to cost to hire an accountant to go over all of this?

Do stock brokers on Wall Street still make cold calls to generate accounts? If so, how many calls do they make each day? If they don't use cold calling, what are some of the methods that are being used to generate new accounts?

Is there a web site where Financial Advisors and Stock Brokers sell their book of business to other brokers?

Where do I find info about what stock brokers do? I have been offered a software consulting opportunity to create software for a financial services company. I know my technical stuff but I need to know more about the industry. Can anyone point me to a good, short reference on ideas and terms used in the financial services field?

Do stock brokers charge commission for stop loss orders not executed? If I scoot my stop loss order up based on an R-multiple will I be charged commission for placing all of the orders or just the one that is actually executed?

What kind of algebra/math formulas do stock brokers use? For a project in my Algebra 2 class we were assigned a job that requires mathematical formulas. I was assigned a stock broker, and I'm supposed to find out a formula that they use, and then write it on the board and explain it. What is a formula that stock brokers use on a daily basis, and where can I find it on the net/find an example of it? Thank you so much!

What software do professional stock brokers use? Or any software that is comparitable to in house brokerage firm software Or the best software used to research stocks, not trade but just research

How much do stock brokers earn annually? How much do they start out earning. And much does that progress to?

Can you please list me some good stock brokers to be a sub broker under? I mean few good stock brokers who would ask for lesser deposit and have fair practises under whom I can become a sub broker.

Internship at Stockbrokers? How to a find a Job at a Stock Brokers People? I am good with maths and I really think I could make an amazing stockbroker. How do get a Grad Job or Internship at a Stock Brokers in New York?

How does one understand a stock brokers call? What do you mean by "Buy above R2/Sell below S2 ? OR Sell below S2 for tgt S1?

stock brokers? a friend said that you can get a home and land and even a vechile , from a stock broker and pay them back in one easy payment, and it has nothing to do with your credit. how true is this, and is he just out of his mind???

What are some online stock brokers that i can trade with my mobile phone/droid? Being able to trade my stocks on the go is very important to me. Which companies support the DROID phone?

What are the best Canadian stock brokers? I would like to know what brokers offer the best commission rates. I do not want to pay annual or monthly fees. Also, I do not want to pay any inactivity fees of that sort. Do all stock brokers require you to have a minimum amount of money when starting the account? What do you guys think of Questrade? Or even Scotia iTrade?

Are there any part-time positions for stock brokers or financial advisors? I am looking for firms that have part-time positions for registered representatives (stock broker or financial advisor). Please include the names of the firms and website if possible.

How do I find a list of stock brokers in Canada? I am inviting them all to a private auction. I need to find a list of stock brokers in Canada.

How to find stock brokers in Vancouver BC? Is there a list of all stock brokers in Vancouver or the province of BC?

How much do stock brokers make? I was wondering how much they really earn because i understand it is one of the highest paying jobs out there. I have a couple other questions.......What type of college degree do you need for this to be successful?.....and.....Do you know of any other jobs that pay well besides doctors?....and....Is it hard to get a job as a stock broker?.........GREAT AND FAST ANSWERS GET 5 STARS.....PLEEEEZ HELP...THANK YOU

How do stock brokers earn money? My friends and I have an argument. How do stockbrokers really earn money? They think it is like gambling! Just as a casino owner owns money by attracting customers to buy chips, a stockbroker lures customers into stock speculation and earns money. Thats where the real money is for brokers - in speculators --> thats what my friends think. I am however of a different opinion and think even retail brokerages can not ill-advise and still earn a decent buck. Is this really true or am I being too idealistic?

Who tells the stock brokers what stocks to sell, Is it a financial analyst who tells him? I know the brokers put the orders through, but who tells the brokers what stocks to sell is that a financial analyst that tells him?

Do you think financiers and stock brokers would admit if they use astrology? I don't see any who say they do. Not either one, but I've read the Reagans followed it, and that's known only because the information about it leaked out. Would those who make money from it admit it or keep it to themselves?

What online stock brokers allow more than 3 individuals on a joint investment account? I know that Scottrade and TradeKing allow 3 people on a joint account, but I am looking for a broker, online (low fee), that would allow 4 people on the same account. Thank you.

How to apply for insurance business, we are stock brokers? We are Stock Brokers, we are interested in Insurance Business. Can you please provide me the norms for applying

what lesson did we learn from stock brokers from the 1920's? For a project i need help. In the 1920's what lesson did we learn from stock brokers that contributes to society today?

can a person who doesnt have a stock brokers license? sell a companies stock and make a commission? If someone who works at a company that has stock, sell that stock in the company to individuals and make a commission or do they need to be a stock broker? thanks for any help you can give me to this question

I want to enter share market. Any suggestions about Stock brokers? I want to go for a good stock broker with low brokerage and good service. what about Karvy and indiainfoline? I am planning to go for long term investment. i want to open demat A/C and trading A/C. For that reason i want to know about the available best brokerage firms in india.

DIfference between private brokerage firm and big name firms for stock brokers? Looking to become a stock broker and wondering if there is a big difference in finding a job at a private firm or one of the big name brokerages?

Why do stock brokers prepare earnings estimates for companies for only 2 years? Majority of stock brokers while preparing earnings estimates for their companies under coverage prepare these estimates for the next 2 financial years. Why is this done for only 2 years, and not for a longer time, say 5 years? Also, how does giving a Earnings multiple of the next 2 years help to achieve a target price?

Is there a technical term used by stock brokers to describe start up(new) companies who need investors? stock brokers(or anyone in the investment business) .....need investors to begin the first phase of their business plan. Lets also assume said company hasn't yet started started making any type of profit becuase they are only in the "conceptual pitch stage". What would be the term for this type of company? How would one go about searching for companies that are in the "stage" descibed above?

What's the difference between stock brokers and mutual fund companies?

Which Stock Brokers you recommend for a Demo? Im used to trade Forex but I want the action people get from trading Stock. I cannot find a decent Stock broker for a demo. I get some Google search results, they say they are Stock demos but in the end they just give me Forex... What a delusion... Do you trade demo stock? If so, then please tell me what broker you use/recommend. Thank you in advance. Pedro.

Which online stock brokers accept Paypal? I have money in pay pal and I want to invest it in the stock market. However, the places I've seen needs a bank account to transfer money. I don't use banks, only paypal. What are some good online stock brokers that accept paypal?

What kind of charts do stock brokers use? Do stock brokers use candlestick charts? Or do they use regular line charts? I am talking about real stock brokers not someone who sits at home and trades on the internet.

Would it be a good PR strategy for Mitt Rommney to fly a group of poor stock brokers to the SuperBowl? Mitt said that he didn' care about poor people and was dissed for it. Should he fly some of his stock broker friends that didn't get their $10 million bonues this year thanks to Omaba to the SuperBowl to demonstrate that he really does care about poor people?

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