The conventional perceptions about the stockbrokers are no more into fashion. They are no more considered as those advisors and organisers who could make huge money being with trader in person. They are more than advisors and guides though rendering their services being online. Yes, as stock market has moved online from the real stock exchange, the same promotion can be seen in the broker's world. There are many sites that are providing services regarding trading in stocks.

Though, apart from many broking companies there are many individuals to serve the purpose but, before one relates to any broker it is necessary for him to know why actually one needs the broker.

?Transaction recommendation: the deals suitable to the portfolio of the trader, be it regarding the buying, selling or holding a stock, that are expected to yield good returns in future, are suggested by the broker. He is the one expert at understanding the market moves, hence, he can get there to grab the opportunities that may yield high returns.

?Risk calculation: any stock broker is an expert for the stock market. He can very well anticipate the future market conditions and the stock prices moves, hence, referring to his analysis and knowledge, he may let a trader trade on particular stocks making trader aware of the degree of the risk involved. Also, he very well calculates the probability of profit or loss in an investment, hence, may save a trader from heavy losses.

?Portfolio manager: technically portfolio is the record of the investments made by the stock trader. Managing portfolio is a tricky job and can be withheld by stock broker. Maintaining balance among the types of investments and keeping an eye on the trends followed by different investments is what makes a balanced and successful portfolio. It is the service that is being provided by any broker.

?Friend, philosopher and guide: an intelligent and sincere broker plays all three roles, providing best of the services to any trader. He is the one from whom any trader learns the tricks to trade in the tricky stock market. As a guide he always tracks the ways to the better and high returns. Also, he is the one who tries to cover the previous losses made, if any.

?Foreign trading: a day trader decides on the market to trade. If he seeks to trade in foreign market, he needs to select the broker accordingly. Each broker has his own expertise, hence, for any foreign market, a broker needs to be registered with that market and know the variations. He must very well take care of the formalities to be completed to enter any foreign market.

?Automated ventures: stock brokers are not only the mediators, rather as per client's requirements they can invest in stocks on the behalf of the client. They automatically invest in stocks and they keep in mind the profit motive of investments and returning good amounts to the trader. Though the service charges for automated brokers are high but, they manage the portfolio much better than the trader himself.