Order Types
Many investors
will be familiar with the concept of different order types such
as 'Limit Orders' and 'Stop Orders'. This case study is designed
to look at order types in more detail and show that when used
together they can form a very effective trading strategy for
the serious investor. |
Quote & Deal
Barclays Stockbrokers automatic trading service where you are offered a real-time confirmed order price before you deal, removing the uncertainty and putting you in control. Only available during Market Hours.
At Best Orders
Useful for dealing when the market is closed or if your deal size exceeds the automatic size set by the Market Makers. The Order is dealt at the best price available to us at the time.
Limit Orders
Give you the opportunity to specify and deal at a limit price or better.
Stop Orders
Are set at a specific share price and are designed to protect you from sharp falls in share price or trigger the purchase of a rising stock.
Trailing Stop Orders
Track the share price optimising the point at which the stock is bought or sold.