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Dealer

An entity that stands ready and willing to buy a security for its own account (at its bid price) or sell from its own account (at its ask price).

Individual or firm acting as a principal in a securities transaction. Principals are market makers in securities, and thus trade for their own account and risk.

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Added: Tue May 16 2006

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