Market Intelligence › Basic Terminologies

BROKER

SEBI-registered member through whom your order reaches the exchange; In return he charges brokerage.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Market Basics

Broker — SEBI-registered member through whom your order reaches the exchange; In return he charges brokerage.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Market Basics, in the section "Market Structure". First the words that describe market plumbing:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Share (Stock)
• Equity
• Stock Exchange
• NSE
• BSE
• SEBI
• Demat Account
• Trading Account
• Depository
• Ticker / Symbol
• ISIN

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "MARKET BASICS: ABC of Market" - this term has been taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

Back to Market Intelligence

Home · Market Intelligence · Stock Analysis · Calendar · SIP Calculator · PDF Tools · About · Pricing · Contact · Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Refund & Cancellation · Shipping & Delivery · Disclaimer · Grievance Redressal

The Retail Trader is an educational platform and is not registered with SEBI in any capacity. Nothing on this site is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. We give no tips, calls, targets or stop-losses, and make no claim of returns or performance. Markets carry a substantial risk of loss and you may lose your capital. Consult a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser before investing.