The sell side is that part of the financial sector which creates and markets financial
The sell side is that part of the financial sector which creates and markets financial instruments, like stocks, bonds, and foreign exchange, in the public market. It also incorporates private capital instruments, including placements of private debt and equity, in the mix. Sell-side professionals are, therefore, investment banks and brokers who design and service these financial products and sell them to the buy side, usually through institutional and individual investors.