NAICS Code 5231: Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
The NAICS code for Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage is 5231.
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage establishments buy and sell securities and commodity contracts on behalf of clients or for their own account. Investment banks, retail brokerage firms, and commodity dealers collectively provide the market-making and distribution capacity that enables capital formation across the economy.
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage falls under the NAICS code for NAICS 523 — Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments, a subsector of Finance and Insurance.
38,973
Total US Entities
4
NAICS Industries
5231
NAICS Code
Classification
NAICS Industries (5-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 52311 | NAICS 52311 — Investment Banking and Securities Dealing | 8,000 |
| 52312 | NAICS 52312 — Securities Brokerage | 20,000 |
| 52313 | NAICS 52313 — Commodity Contracts Dealing | 5,000 |
| 52314 | NAICS 52314 — Commodity Contracts Brokerage | 5,973 |
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