Jan 16, 2013· In this way, your broker's firm may make money on the "spread" – which is the difference between the purchase price and the sale price. The graphic below shows your broker's options for executing your trade: Your Broker Has a Duty of "Best Execution" Many firms use automated systems to handle the orders they receive from their customers.
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