brokerage fee

[ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ fi]
nounpl: brokerage fees
taxa de corretagem
1. A commission or charge paid to a broker for their services in facilitating a transaction, typically in financial markets, real estate, or insurance
The brokerage fee for selling the house was 6% of the total sale price.
A taxa de corretagem para vender a casa foi de 6% do preço total de venda.
2. The compensation a broker receives for executing trades or transactions on behalf of a client
Investors need to consider brokerage fees when calculating their net returns.
Os investidores precisam considerar as taxas de corretagem ao calcular seus retornos líquidos.
Brokerage fees are a significant consideration in both Brazilian and American financial markets. In Brazil, they are standardized in many sectors but can be negotiable for large transactions. In the USA, particularly in NYC's financial hub, brokerage fees have become increasingly competitive with the rise of discount brokers and zero-commission trading platforms. Understanding these fees is crucial for informed investment decisions in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broker commissionbrokerage commissiontrading feebrokerage charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de corretagem
Standard term used across Brazil in financial and real estate contexts
São Paulo
comissão de corretagem
Alternative formulation commonly used in commercial and financial sectors
Portugal
comissão de mediação
Portuguese variant, sometimes also uses 'taxa de corretagem' in financial contexts

Related Words

brokercommissiontransaction costspreadtrading costsintermediary fee

Related Idioms & Phrases

hidden brokerage fees
pay the brokerage fee
brokerage fees eat into profits
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