Investopedia

Continue to Site »

Buttonwood Agreement

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Buttonwood Agreement'

The agreement between 24 of United States' first and most prominent brokers. Rumored to have occurred under a "buttonwood" tree, this marked the beginnings of the investment community of Wall Street.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Buttonwood Agreement'

The brokers based the U.S. system upon existing European trading systems. In fact, the Spanish practice of dividing the silver dollar into eighths was largely responsible for the prevalence of fractions when describing stock values.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    The Frosty, Festive World Of Investing

    From Santa Claus rallies to evergreen loans, Wall Street can be a veritable winter wonderland for investors.

  2. Bloodletting And Knights: Medieval Investment Terms

    From bloodletting to ye olde black knights, things on Wall Street are getting downright medieval!

  3. War's Influence On Wall Street

    Blitzkrieg? Dawn raids? Sounds like the markets and the battlefield have a few things in common!

  4. Where does the name "Wall Street" come from?

    As with many of the famous streets and roads in the world, Wall Street's origins have historical significance. Its name is a direct reference to a wall that was erected by Dutch settlers on the ...

  5. What does the saying "What's good for Wall Street is bad for Main Street" mean?

    Let's start by defining the terms "Wall Street" and "Main Street". Wall Street, in its broadest sense, refers to the financial markets and the financial institutions, including corporate executives, ...

  6. A Day In The Life Of A Day Trader

    Day trading has many advantages and, while we often hear about these perks, it's important to realize that day trading is hard work.

  7. 7 Designations For The Sell Side

    While all of these designations demand a substantial commitment in time, money and effort, the end result is worth it.

  8. Examining Stereotypes In Investing

    Irrespective of age, sex and other such factors, no normal investor wants an unsuitable investment. How much people really understand about their investments depends on various factors, including ...

  9. Varieties Of Brokers And How To Pick The Best One

    Figuring out what kind of broker to use can be a daunting task. The key is figuring out just how much help you need.

  10. 5 Top Ways New Advisors Can Land Clients

    Getting involved in the community and using social media are just some effective ways that advisors can meet potential clients.
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Disaster Loss

    A special type of tax-deductible loss, similar to a casualty loss, where a loss has been incurred by taxpayers who reside in an area that has been designated as a federal disaster area by the President.

  2. Fool In The Shower

    The notion that changes or policies designed to alter the course of the economy should be done slowly, rather than all at once.

  3. Pattern Day Trader

    An SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.

  4. Cost-Push Inflation

    A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

  5. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  6. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.
Trading Center