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Market Order

A market order buys or sells a stock immediately at the best available current price.

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Written by Nathaniel O'Dell

How it works:

  • Executes as quickly as possible during market hours

  • Matches with available buyers or sellers in the market

Best for:

  • Fast execution

  • Highly liquid stocks

Risks:

  • Price is not guaranteed

  • May experience slippage in fast markets

Example:
If a stock is trading around $50, your market order may execute at $50.02 or $49.98 depending on real-time availability.

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