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five percent rule
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Regulation issued by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) that requires registered broker dealers to use ethical and fair practices when determining commission charges and spread creations. Brokers are permitted an increase or decrease of 5%, but must do so with proper and legal justification.
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