Stockbroker

Pronunciation: /stɑːkˌbroʊkər/

Definitions of stockbroker

noun a person who buys and sells stocks or shares on behalf of others

Example Sentences

A1 A stockbroker helps people buy and sell stocks.

A2 My uncle is a stockbroker and he works in the financial district.

B1 As a stockbroker, she has to keep up with the latest market trends.

B2 The stockbroker advised his clients to diversify their portfolios.

C1 The experienced stockbroker was able to predict the market crash.

C2 The stockbroker's astute investment strategies led to significant gains for his clients.

Examples of stockbroker in a Sentence

formal The stockbroker advised his clients on investment opportunities in the market.

informal My cousin works as a stockbroker and he makes a lot of money.

slang I heard that stockbroker dude really knows how to play the market.

figurative Being a successful stockbroker is like playing a high-stakes game of chess with money.

Grammatical Forms of stockbroker

• plural: stockbrokers
• comparative: more stockbroker
• superlative: most stockbroker
• present tense: stockbroker
• future tense: will stockbroker
• perfect tense: have stockbroker
• continuous tense: is stockbrokering
• singular: stockbroker
• positive degree: stockbroker
• infinitive: to stockbroker
• gerund: stockbrokering
• participle: stockbrokering

Origin and Evolution of stockbroker

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stockbroker' originated from the combination of 'stock' referring to shares in a company and 'broker' meaning someone who acts as an intermediary in a financial transaction.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a stockbroker was someone who facilitated the buying and selling of shares on behalf of clients. Over time, the role has evolved to include providing financial advice and managing investment portfolios.