Basics
What is Market Order?
Buy or sell immediately at whatever price is available
Full Explanation
A market order executes instantly at the best available price. You're guaranteed to get filled, but not at a specific price. Good for liquid, large-cap stocks. Risky for thin, low-volume stocks.
Pro Tip
For big liquid stocks like AAPL, market orders are fine. For tiny stocks, use a limit order.
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