When a firm fills a client's buy order using shares held in its own inventory, in what capacity is the broker-dealer acting, and how is the firm compensated?
- In a dealer (principal) capacity, charging a mark-upCevap
- BIn a broker (agent) capacity, charging a commission
- CIn an investment adviser capacity, charging an asset-based fee
- DIn a clearing firm capacity, charging a settlement fee
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In a dealer (principal) capacity, charging a mark-up
When a firm acts as a dealer (principal), it trades directly with the customer using its own inventory account. The compensation earned on a principal sell transaction is a mark-up added to the prevailing market price.
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Broker-Dealer Execution Capacities (Broker/Agent vs. Dealer/Principal)