Conventionally the broker is the most important person in the stock market. He is the link between the investor and the stocks. It is based on the broker’s advice that investors buy and sell their stocks. In return for his expert advice the broker charges the investor a certain percentage commission. However, modern technology is changing the nature of the stock market in such a way that brokers may soon be out of business.

With the advent of the internet investors now have the opportunity to keep track of the latest statistics regarding the movements in the stock market. This enables them to analyze and determine where and when they need to invest and divest. Many brokerage houses now operate on the internet where they offer investors an excellent platform through which they can conduct their trading.

This opportunity adds great convenience for the buyer who can now make his own decisions with utmost ease.This opportunity also relieves the burden of hiring a broker for his services simply because his services are no longer required.

However this will only work in cases where the investor has the time and will to monitor stock market trends and make investments on his own. In other cases where the investor is busy with his own obligations the broker still has the opportunity to earn commission. Future technology is however likely to change this further down the lane.