A brokerage account is a type of financial account that allows individuals to buy, sell, and hold various types of investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and more.
When you open a brokerage account, you deposit funds into the account, which you can then use to purchase investments. Some accounts also offer additional services such as margin trading.
Eligibility for brokerage account extends to individuals who are of legal age (18 or 21), have a valid SSN or TIN number, and meet financial requirements set by the firm.
Types of brokerage accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, custodial accounts, margin accounts, cash account, online brokerage accounts, discount account and full-Service account.
Brokerage account is primarily used for buying, selling and holding various types of securities. It also used for trading, portfolio management, retirement planning, research & analysis.
The cost of opening a brokerage account varies depending on the institution and type of account, but it typically ranges from free to a few hundred dollars for initial deposits and fees.
To apply for brokerage account, you need to choose a brokerage firm, complete an application form either online or in person, provide identification and financial information.
Brokerage accounts can be obtained through various financial institutions such as banks, online brokers, credit unions, robo-advisors, or investment firms.