What line of study should I go into to become a stock broker?

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daniel d asked:

I would like to get into brokerage, and am currently going to start school to finish my B.A in finance. Am I headed in the correct direction? I am also interested in commodities and future securities. What is a recomeded degree program that will help me break into the lucrative field of brokerage and help me get into a good firm?

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4 Responses to 'What line of study should I go into to become a stock broker?'

  1. tanqueray201 - July 24th, 2009 at 2:49 am

    A stock broker is a sales job. A brokerage would prefer an experieced car salesman over someone with a finance PhD. It’s more important to enjoy selling and to have numerous contacts with wealthy people. Keep in mind that the figures reporting average broker salaries in excess of $100K have a survivorship bias. Brokers are either wildly successful or get fired. There isn’t much room for being in between in that business.

    Good luck.

  2. Dood - July 27th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Go into the Derivatives course of its being offered.

  3. bizzbagg - July 30th, 2009 at 1:22 am

    yes i believe you are heading in the right direction. some ACCOUNTING might help as well.

  4. CHARLES R - July 30th, 2009 at 2:05 am

    I used to have a part-time job that paid my way through college working for two brokers.

    Education does not matter as much as sales skills. Its a relationship selling strategy. People skills and an understanding of portfolio theory are prime requisites in this field.

    The two I worked for, one had a BA is Psych, and the other a Masters in Science. My friend in the industry has a BA in economics.


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