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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between a Broker and a Dealer in the Indian securities market?

hard Q9 of 15
Financial Awareness - Risk, Stability & Emerging Finance
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between a Broker and a Dealer in the Indian securities market?
AA broker acts as an agent for clients; a dealer trades securities on own account
BA broker trades securities on own account; a dealer acts on behalf of clients
CBoth broker and dealer act only as agents for clients
DBoth broker and dealer trade securities only on their own account
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Define broker and dealer roles

    Brokers act as agents executing trades on behalf of clients, earning commission. Dealers trade securities on their own account, earning profits from price differences.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Option stating broker trades on own account is incorrect. Both acting only as agents or only on own account is also incorrect.
  3. Step 3: Confirm correct distinction

    The correct distinction is broker as agent and dealer as principal trader.
  4. Final Answer:

    A broker acts as an agent for clients; a dealer trades securities on own account → Option A
  5. Quick Check:

    Broker vs Dealer = agent vs principal trader ✅
Quick Trick: Broker = agent; Dealer = principal trader on own account.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing broker and dealer roles in trading.
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