Before trading, it's important to understand both market orders and limit orders, and how they differ from each other. Both are basic types of orders for stocks, but there are key differences between ...

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A limit order allows an investor to buy or sell a stock only if it reaches or exceeds a specified “limit price” before the order expires.

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