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Brokerage

A brokerage is a financial institution which allows its customers to buy assets directly.

A brokerage is a financial institution which allows its customers to buy assets directly. Unlike an exchange, which matches buyers and sellers, a brokerage will source assets from third parties and sell the assets to customers, simplifying their experience.

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