Brokerage Fee
A fee charged by a broker for executing securities transactions on behalf of clients.
Full Definition
A brokerage fee (or broker commission) is the charge levied by brokers for facilitating the buying or selling of securities. In traditional markets, brokers act as intermediaries connecting buyers and sellers, and the fee compensates them for this service, regulatory compliance, and market access.
Brokerage fees may be structured as a percentage of transaction value, a flat fee per trade, or a combination. They vary based on the type of security, transaction size, and service level provided.
Why It Matters
Sails.to partners with regulated introducing brokers who can offer CrossSecurities to their clients. Understanding brokerage fees helps investors calculate the true cost of trading and compare services across providers.
On-chain secondary trading through Sails.to's Solana infrastructure can reduce brokerage costs significantly, with blockchain transaction fees measured in fractions of a cent rather than percentage-based commissions.
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