What is a market order?
An order to buy or sell a security immediately at the best available price.
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A ______ order sets a specific price at which a security can be bought or sold.
limit
What is a stop order?
An order to buy or sell a security once it reaches a specified price, known as the stop price.
List the primary types of quotes in trade execution.
- Bid
- Ask
- Spread
What does ‘best execution’ mean in the context of trade execution?
The obligation to execute customer orders at the most favorable terms available.
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A ______ quote provides the current highest bid and lowest ask price for a security.
firm
What is the significance of the bid-ask spread?
It represents the transaction cost and liquidity of a security.
The bid-ask spread is the difference between the price a dealer will buy (bid) and sell (ask) a security, representing dealer markup.
List factors that can affect the execution of a trade.
- Market conditions
- Order type
- Order size
- Execution venue
What is a ‘not held’ order?
An order that gives the broker discretion over the time and price of execution.
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A ______ order becomes a market order once a specified price is reached.
stop-limit
What is the primary responsibility of a broker in trade execution?
To obtain the best possible execution for the client.
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A market order is executed at the ______ price available.
best
List three factors brokers must consider to achieve best execution.
- Price
- Speed
- Likelihood of execution
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A stop order becomes a ______ order once the stop price is reached.
market
What is the main advantage of using a stop-limit order over a stop order?
Price control
List two responsibilities of a registered representative during trade execution.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations
- Maintaining accurate records
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The ______ ______ rule requires brokers to execute trades at the best available price.
best execution
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