Dealer 1. An individual or firm willing to buy or sell securities for their own account.
2. One who purchases goods or services for resale to consumers. Investopedia Says: A dealer differs from an agent in that a dealer acts as a principal in a transaction. That is, a dealer takes ownership of assets and is exposed to inventory risk, while an agent only facilitates a transaction on behalf of a client. Related Terms: Authorized Forex Dealer Bid Price Broker Broker-Dealer Broker-Reseller Financial Institution - FI Order Management System - OMS Payment For Order Flow Primary Dealer Principal |