Market Order

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What is a Market Order? 

A market order is a buy or sell order to be executed immediately at the current market price. It is one of the most commonly used order types in trading due to its speed and simplicity.

 

Explanation: 

Market orders guarantee execution but do not guarantee the price, making them ideal for quickly entering or exiting positions.This means they are ideal for quickly entering or exiting trading positions. The primary goal of a market order is to ensure that your trade is filled as soon as possible.

 

Practical Example of Market Order: 

Imagine a trader named Sarah who notices that the price of XYZ stock is rapidly increasing due to a positive earnings report. She wants to buy shares immediately to take advantage of this momentum. Using ONE-SIGNAL’s platform, Sarah places a market order for 100 shares of XYZ stock. Since market orders prioritise speed, Sarah’s order is executed instantly at the best available price. While the exact price might vary slightly due to market fluctuations, she successfully enters her position in real-time, allowing her to capitalise on the rising trend. ONE-SIGNAL’s rapid trade execution ensures that Sarah’s order is processed without delay, which is crucial in fast-moving markets.

ONE-SIGNAL enables traders to place market orders directly from their platform for rapid trade execution.

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