NAICS Code 5231 — Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
Industry Group in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 2 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 5231 |
|---|---|
| Title | Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage |
| Level | Industry Group (4-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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.
Where 5231 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 52 | Finance and Insurance |
| Subsector | 523 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities |
| Industry Group | 5231 | Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage |
Codes under 5231
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
52315 | Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation |
52316 | Commodity Contracts Intermediation |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.