Active Account

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Definition: Active Account


Active Account


Full Definition of Active Account


A brokerage account in which there are many transactions. Often, brokerages will charge a certain flat fee on accounts that are not very active. For a brokerage, this is a chance to generate revenues from accounts that would otherwise not be generating revenues.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Active Account are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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