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Sharebroker vs Stockbroker - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between sharebroker and stockbroker

is that sharebroker is a broker who deals in railway or other shares and securities while stockbroker is a person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

sharebroker

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A broker who deals in railway or other shares and securities.
    • (Webster 1913)

    stockbroker

    English

    (wikipedia stockbroker)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

    • Usage notes

    General term brokerage often used synonymously when finance context understood.

    Hyponyms

    * bucket shop * wirehouse