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229 how to pick a stock broker
Season 2, Ep. 29
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There are so many stock brokers out there, which do you pick? Dev explains the basics of what a broker does and how to pick one that suits your needs. He covers:
๐๐พ what is a brokerage firm?
๐๐ฟ why do we need brokers?
๐๐ป the difference between full service brokers vs discount/online brokers
๐ roboadvisers
๐๐ผ how brokers make money (some common & less common ways)
๐๐ฝ is free brokerage actually free?
๐๐ฟ what is chess sponsorship
๐๐ป the simple steps to follow when selecting a broker
๐ plus Jonno from Melbourne gave some kind feedback!
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