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Finance Dictionary and Glossary of Investment Terms
Dealer
Definition 1.
An entity that stands ready and willing to buy a security for its own account (at its bid price) or sell from its own account (at its ask price). Individual or firm acting as a principal in a securities transaction. Principals are market makers in securities, and thus trade for their own account and risk. Antithesis of broker. See: Agency.
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Definition 2.
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.
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Definition 3.
Any person or company in the business of buying and selling securities for his or her own account, through a broker or otherwise. (See broker)
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