Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Securities Brokering industry is set to recover after a period of major declines and constant threats. As industry operators increase their activities, consumer confidence will return and profitability is expected to rise slowly as well. Revenue will move into recovery as trading volumes grow after a serious setback during the recession. Brokerage firms are also offering more services to customers in order to compete with financial advisers... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
The Securities Brokering industry endured significant turmoil over five years to 2013 due to financial market volatility and technology and regulatory-driven changes in financial markets. Over the past five years, industry revenue increased at a 6.8% average annual rate from a recessionary low of $77.3 billion in 2008 to an estimated $107.3 billion in 2013; however, the industry still remains below its prerecessionary revenue high of $179.5 billion in 2006, and this growth hides the industry's volatile year-to-year performance... purchase to read more