Type of orders
TradeDirect accepts the kind of order allowed by the stock markets, namely "At market", "Limit", "Stop-Loss" and "Stop-Limit" orders
Type | Description | SIX | PARIS | NYSE | NSDQ | 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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Our Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 10pm, with some exceptions (e.g., days on which the markets are closed or have modified trading hours).
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