A limit order is an order to buy or sell a security at a certain price or better. When placing a limit order, investors specify a maximum price they are willing to buy for or a minimum price they are ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. A discretionary order is an order condition that gives a broker some latitude for its execution in terms of ...

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