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Limit Order

Investing
An order to buy or sell a security at a specified price or better, which may not execute if the price isn't reached.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Limit Order — an order to buy or sell a security at a specified price or better, which may not execute — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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