Intermediaries who are agents of investors and match buyers with sellers of securities are called
A) investment bankers.
B) traders.
C) brokers.
D) dealers.
E) none of the above.

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Brokers act as intermediaries between investors and securities sellers, matching buyers with sellers. Investment bankers underwrite securities issues and facilitate the sale of new securities to investors. Traders may buy and sell securities for their own account or on behalf of a firm, while dealers hold securities in inventory and buy and sell them for their own account.

Intermediaries Who Are Agents of Investors and Match Buyers with Sellers