Commissions

{
  "id": "MLC-T-FIN-000084",
  "term": "Commissions",
  "field": "Finance and investing",
  "definition": "You will likely pay a commission when you buy or sell stock or other securities, such as mutual fund or ETF shares, through a financial professional. The commission compensates the financial professional and his or her firm when it is acting as agent for you in your securities transaction.",
  "references": [
    "SEC Investor.gov Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/finance/commissions/"
}