What is a commission, as it relates to the stock market?

a. The act of making stock available to buy

b. A request to buy a specific kind of stock

c. Profit made from selling stock

d. A fee paid to a broker for making a trade

D is the correct answer

The correct answer for this question is this: "d. A fee paid to a broker for making a trade." C ommission in terms of the stock market is the fee brokers charge for executing a transaction and making a trade. The amount is usually based on number of shares or the total dollar amount of the trade.