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Stockbroker

Last modified: July 27, 2010, 09:54 AM
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A stockbroker is a professional who deals in financial market transactions, buying and selling stocks, bonds, and other securities for clients. Exchanges on the stock market must go through a stockbroker, since not just anyone can make a transaction. Your clients will be institutional, corporate, or private investors.

Salary p/a
40k - 180k + bonus
Qualifications
Degree
Intensity
Sitting
Demand
Growing
Travel
Low
Conditions
Indoor
Weekly Hours
50-60
Pros
  • Mentally active occupation
  • Job satisfaction
  • Opportunity to make big money
Cons
  • Experience important for employment
  • High stress work environment
  • Pressure to make money for clients
The Bottom Line

Stockbrokers are interested in business, finance and even mathematics. It’s an office job, with frequent times of stress in the open dealing rooms. You will need mental endurance, sound judgment and confidence. The stock market can be fascinating and challenging, so if the pressure doesn’t put you off, then this respected occupation might be for you.

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