Securities Brokerages Industry Report
Overview
The securities brokerage industry in the US includes about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $145 billion. Major companies include Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and brokerage units of large financial services companies such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.
SIC: 6099, 6211
NAICS: 523120, 523130
Sample Questions & Answers
How much change in brokerage volume has the company seen in the past year?
Industry profitability depends on transaction volume and the size of customer accounts, both of which can rapidly change. In recent years, a high proportion of transaction volume came from hedge funds, which can quickly shift into other investments...
How is competition from bank products affecting the company’s business?
Investing in bank products, such as money market accounts and CDs, appeals to customers as an alternate to securities because of guaranteed returns and federal insurance. During the recession of the late 2000s, the personal savings rate rose 4...
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General Report Description
Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.
Sections Included in Report
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Trends and Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Website and Media Links
- Glossary of Acronyms
Industry Report Highlights:
Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.
Securities Brokerages Industry Report
Banks & Credit Unions Industry Report
Overview
The US automobile parts retail industry includes about 40,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion. Major companies include Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilly Automotive, and The Pep Boys. The industry US is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about half of industry revenue.
SIC: 5531
NAICS: 441320, 441310
Sample Questions & Answers
How does the company adjust its inventory levels during periods of lower demand?
Because auto parts sales depend on how much people drive, demand decreases during recessions. During economic downturns, tourists and businesspeople travel less, and car owners delay maintenance and repairs.
How has the company been impacted by mass merchants like Wal-Mart taking more market share for oil and car cleaning products?
Retail auto parts stores face greater competition from large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Sears, and supermarket chains. These retailers are large enough to buy items directly from manufacturers and compete aggressively on prices charged to...
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General Report Description
Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.
Sections Included in Report
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Trends and Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Website and Media Links
- Glossary of Acronyms
Industry Report Highlights:
Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.
Banks & Credit Unions Industry Report
Investment Banking Industry Report
Overview
The US investment banking industry includes about 3,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $125 billion. Major companies include Bank of America's Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Lazard, and Jefferies. Investment banking is highly concentrated: the largest 50 firms generate more than 90 percent of industry revenue.
SIC: 6159
NAICS: 523110
Sample Questions & Answers
How might the firm adjust its growth strategy in response to the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010?
The financial reform law passed in 2010 expands federal regulation of the investment banking industry by imposing restrictions on the offering of financial products and on mergers and acquisitions among banks. Critics of the new law complain that it...
How does the firm ensure regulatory compliance?
Regulatory oversight of investment banking has become intense, particularly for large Wall Street firms that were not subject to strict regulation during the earlier part of the 2000s. In the past, regulators and examiners who understood complex...
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General Report Description
Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.
Sections Included in Report
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Trends and Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Website and Media Links
- Glossary of Acronyms
Industry Report Highlights:
Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.
Investment Banking Industry Report
