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Securities brokerage

Market order

Financial services; Securities brokerage

An order from an investor to a stockbroker to buy or sell a particular stock immediately at the best possible price. Low commission is charged for this from stockbrokers.

Limit order

Financial services; Securities brokerage

A conditional order from an investor to a stockbroker, whereby the stockbroker may buy or sell stock at a specific price or better, often within a certain time limit.

Stop order

Financial services; Securities brokerage

An order from an investor to a stockbroker whereby the stock can be bought or sold once the price reaches and surpasses a certain level.

Stop-loss order

Financial services; Securities brokerage

An order placed with a broker to sell a security when it reaches a certain price.

AON

Financial services; Securities brokerage

All or None. An order placed with a broker which stipulates that a stock can only be bought or sold if the entire order can be filled. If supply or demand is insufficient the order will not be ...

Day order

Financial services; Securities brokerage

An order placed with a broker which expires if it cannot be executed that day.

Fill-or-kill

Financial services; Securities brokerage

An order placed with a broker which expires if it cannot be executed immediately.

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