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Brokered Certificate Of Deposit

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Definition of 'Brokered Certificate Of Deposit'

A certificate of deposit (CD) that is purchased through a brokerage firm, or from a sales representative other than a bank. The bank is still the initiator of the CD, but has outsourced to firms that strive to locate potential investors. A higher price is generally paid for these types of CDs, as they are in a more competitive market.
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As with all CDs, if held to maturity, the holder with receive the full principal with interest. However, if desired, brokered CDs can be traded with the risk of a loss on the investment.

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