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What Is the Difference Between Investment Management and Stockbrokers?

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The Investment services industry can be daunting and ambiguous for individuals who seek a return on their capital. After working hard earning your wealth, it is important to understand the different services offered by professionals and what solutions fit you personally. Firstly, let's discuss what stockbrokers are - we all have a much better, clearer, idea of what they do and who they represent. Stockbrokers are regulated firms that offer financial advice to their clients. A brokerage can specialize in any Investment niche they wish for example: FTSE All-Share stocks, AIM stocks, European Stocks, Asian Stocks, US Stocks Combinations of the above Straight equities, Straight derivative trading (CFDs, Futures & Options) The main reason why investors choose stockbrokers over any other professional Investment service is simply down to control. Due to the nature of a brokerage firm, they can only execute a trade after you instruct them to do so. This means it is impos