Part one of term paper
All the enthusiasm in the brokerage industry no longer centers on mutual funds as it did before internet became an everyday household word. Now, much attention surrounds on-line investing in the brokerage industry. On-line investing has only recently begun to expand at astronomical rates. As personal computers become nearly an essential pa ...

Part two of term paper
... As in any industry, the growing role of technology will lead to many changes. The structure of the industry as well as the conduct and performance of the firms within it will give an idea of where this industry may be moving. From my research and analysis, it seems evident that the industry is growing due to the emergence of on-line investing. Also, on-line brokers and full-service brokers are converging towards a middle ground as the industry adapts to this new technology. First, it is necess ...