Chapter 04 · Section 4.1

Limit Orders 1

  1. 1Limit Orders 2
  2. 2Limit Orders 3
  3. 3Limit Orders- Timing
  4. 4Limit Orders - price fluctuations
  5. 5Limit Orders- Execution 1
  6. 6Limit Orders- Execution 2
  7. 7Limit Orders- Execution 3

A limit order specifies the price at which the order may be executed. The order may only be executed at the price specified or at a better price.

Unless otherwise specified, a limit order is valid only on the day it was given. If it cannot be executed by the end of the trading day, it expires.