Order Splitting When brokers split up larger orders to qualify them for the Small Order Execution System (SOES) and, therefore, have them automatically executed. Investopedia Says: SOES is for individual traders with orders less than or equal to 1,000 shares. The practice of order splitting is prohibited on the Nasdaq. Related Terms: Nasdaq Order Small Order Execution System - SOES Split Block Pricing Tape Shredding |