What is a Stock Broker?

A licensed professional who buys and sells bonds, mutual funds and stocks for you through a brokerage account is known as a stock broker. These professionals charge a commission for their execution.

Can You Buy Stock Without a Broker?

Yes, you can. You can buy shares of stock directly and not through a broker. In this way of investment, you can get the dividend checks directly and don’t have to worry about a broker going bankrupt.

What is SPIC Insurance?

SIPC insurance is a cover for investors who find themselves as a victim of a bankrupt brokerage account of a broker. This insurance does not cover the market losses.

What Does It Mean If Stocks Are Held in a Street Name?

A stock held in a street name means that it is held through a brokerage account. The company is not aware that an investor owns it as the name the stock broker will show up on its shareholder roster, not the investor’s name.