Investing 101 Bonds   Brokers   Mutual Funds   Options   Path To Investing   Stocks   Strategies   Taxes Brokers Discount Full Service Online What They Do

What They Do If you want to get started in investing, you're going to need a broker. With all the choices that are available, it can be confusing to find the broker that's right for you. You won't find a single broker that provides every service to everyone. Different brokers have features that are appealing to different types of investors. This section describes the three basic types of brokers: full service, discount, and online.

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