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Two Dollar Broker

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What Does Two Dollar Broker Mean?
A floor broker who executes orders for other brokers who cannot do it themselves because they have more business than they can handle at that particular time.
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Investopedia explains Two Dollar Broker
The name came about because brokers were once paid $2.00 for a round lot trade. Today, commission is negotiated.
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