COMMISSIONS

When you invest in securities, you usually pay fees called commissions.  This tutorial is an introduction to those fees.  Although it concentrates on stocks and mutual funds, any security can be bought, sold, or traded with commissions.  This tutorial will help you understand what commissions are for and what forms they take.

What Do Commissions Pay For? How Are Commissions Calculated and Charged? Fixed Commissions and Negotiated Commissions Commissions of Full-Service and Discount Brokers Mutual Fund Commissions Commissions Pay for the Work of Brokers

To find out the specific services you get for commissions, go to the next screen.