SIC 6211 — Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies
Description & Classification
SIC code 6211 representing 'Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 523910 - Miscellaneous Intermediation (via SIC1987:6211→NAICS1997:52391→2002:523910→2007:523910→2012:523910→2017:523910→2022:523910)
- NAICS 523999 - Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities (via SIC1987:6211→NAICS1997:523999→2002:523999→2007:523999→2012:523999→2017:523999→2022:523999)
- NAICS 523150 - Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (via SIC1987:6211→NAICS1997:52312→2002:523120→2007:523120→2012:523120→2017:523120→2022:523150)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 6211 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies |
| Division | Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate |
| Major Group | Major Group 62: Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, and Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 6211:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 62 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 62
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 6211 represent?
SIC 6211 is 'Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 62: Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, and Services (Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 523910 (Miscellaneous Intermediation), 523999 (Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 6211?
SIC code 6211 maps to modern NAICS codes: 523910 - Miscellaneous Intermediation, 523999 - Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities, 523150 - Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation.