limited discretion
Limited discretion
Permission by a client that allows a broker to make certain stock and option trades without first consulting the client about the trade.
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Limited Discretion
Permission from an investor giving his/her broker the ability to make some investment decisions on a brokerage account without consulting the investor. Such decisions must be made in accordance with the customer's stated investment goals. This contrasts with a discretionary account, which gives the broker much more independence. Limited discretion is also called limited trading authorization.
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limited discretion
The authority given a broker to make certain investment decisions without first getting in touch with the investor. The investor must sign a written agreement providing the broker with limited discretion. Also called limited trading authorization.
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