brokerage charge

[ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ tʃɑːrdʒ]
nounpl: brokerage charges
taxa de corretagem
1. a fee or commission paid to a broker for conducting a transaction, typically in financial markets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or commodities
The brokerage charge for this stock transaction is 0.5% of the total value.
A taxa de corretagem para esta transação de ações é de 0,5% do valor total.
2. the cost associated with using a broker's services to buy or sell securities, property, or other assets
Before investing, you should understand all brokerage charges and fees involved.
Antes de investir, você deve compreender todas as taxas de corretagem envolvidas.
In Brazil, brokerage charges are a standard part of financial transactions and are typically non-negotiable for retail investors, though institutional investors may negotiate rates. The term 'taxa de corretagem' is universally understood in Brazilian financial institutions. In the USA, discount brokers have significantly reduced these charges in recent years, making them a key competitive differentiator in the brokerage industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
brokerage feebroker commissioncommission feetransaction feebroker fee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de corretagem
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
taxa de corretagem / comissão de corretagem
used interchangeably in financial centers
Portugal
comissão de mediação / taxa de mediação
Portuguese uses 'mediação' more frequently than 'corretagem'
USA/General English
brokerage charge
standard terminology in American financial markets

Related Words

brokercommissiontransaction costfinancial feestock exchangesecurities trading

Related Idioms & Phrases

to negotiate brokerage charges
waive brokerage charges
cover brokerage charges
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