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TeachMeFinance.com - explain principal basis principal basis -- the sale of securities through a dealer or group of dealers who buy and sell the securities at least initially for their own portfolios, assuming the market risk of holding the securities, and then selling the securities from their own inventory to their customers at a markup. See agency basis. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.