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Market Order vs Limit Order vs Stop Order Explained

Market order vs limit order vs stop order explained with FINRA material: how each executes, what triggers a stop order and where the evidence stops.

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The context

Brokerage firms typically enter an order as a market order unless the investor specifies otherwise.

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Key point

A market order generally executes at or near the current bid or ask prices during normal trading hours, 9:30 a.m.

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Key point

Market orders typically receive the highest priority, followed by limit orders.

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Key point

A buy limit order can execute only at or below the limit price.

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Bottom line

A sell limit order can execute only at or above the limit price.

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Sources

Educational content, not investment advice. Full article and sources below.

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