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Commission
The fee paid to a broker to execute a trade, based on the size of the order and/or its dollar value. Discount and online brokerage firms may charge the same flat fee to execute trades regardless of how large or small the order.
The fee paid to a broker to execute a trade, based on the size of the order and/or its dollar value. Discount and online brokerage firms may charge the same flat fee to execute trades regardless of how large or small the order.