2022 NAICS industry group in sector 52 Finance and Insurance

5231 Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage

NAICS 5231 is the US industry code for securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage. It covers establishments primarily engaged in putting capital at risk in the process of underwriting securities issues or in making markets for securities and commodities; and those acting as agents and/or brokers between buyers and sellers of securities and commodities, usually charging a commission.

Official definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in putting capital at risk in the process of underwriting securities issues or in making markets for securities and commodities; and those acting as agents and/or brokers between buyers and sellers of securities and commodities, usually charging a commission.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

Codes in 5231

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