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Market Order
What a market order does and when it can be risky.
Plain-English definition
A market order instructs the broker to execute immediately at the best available price.
Why it matters
It prioritizes speed over price certainty, which can matter in volatile or illiquid situations.
Beginner example
A market order in a thin after-hours session may execute at a less favorable price than expected.
Common misunderstanding
Market order does not mean guaranteed fair price; it means immediate execution priority.
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Practice with Alpha Council
When is a market order appropriate and when is it risky?
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