LIMIT ORDER

An order entered by an investor through a broker or dealer to buy or sell shares or items at a set price or better. Also called resting order, it allows traders to cap the length of time an order can be unpaid before being cancelled. The remaining balance can be executed later, depending on the investor’s instructions. Sometimes, depending on the position movement, these are referred to more specifically as buy limit order or sell limit order. Limit orders are most useful on low-volume or highly volatile stock.

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