Limit Order
An order placed with a brokerage to buy or sell a set number of shares at a specified price or better. Limit orders also allow an investor to limit the length of time an order can be outstanding before being canceled. Investopedia Says:
Limit orders typically cost more than market orders. Despite this, limit orders are beneficial because when the trade goes through, investors get the specified purchase or sell price. Limit orders are especially useful on a low-volume or highly volatile stock. Related Terms:
Buy
Conditional Order
Discretionary Order
Limit Order Book
Market Order
Order
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Split Block Pricing
Stop Order
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