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Type of orders
Updated on 12 August 2021
TradeDirect accepts the kind of order allowed by the stock markets, namely "At market", "Limit". "Stop-Loss" and "Stop-Limit" orders
| Type | Signification | SIX | PARIS | NYSE | NASDAQ | XETRA | Other |
| At market |
At the market level when the order is entered, unless it is an "odd lot" order |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Limit |
The maximum bid of offer price is set when the order is entered |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Stop-Loss | Conditional orders are triggered as soon as the fixed "Stop-Loss" is reached, the order becomes an "at market" order and will be executed at the following price |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | Yes |
No |
| Stop-Limit | Same as a "Stop-Loss" order, except that when the trigger price (Stop Level) is reached, the order is placed with a specific limit (i.e., it becomes a limit order) |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | Yes |
No |
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