Definition
An instruction to trade immediately at the best available price.
Why it’s relevant today
Fast markets can produce fills far from the last quoted price.
Why it matters
Market orders prioritize execution rather than price certainty.
An instruction to trade immediately at the best available price.
Fast markets can produce fills far from the last quoted price.
Market orders prioritize execution rather than price certainty.
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