limit order
[/ˈlɪmɪt ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: limit orders
ordem limitada
1. A buy or sell order for a security at a specified maximum or minimum price; the order will only be executed at the limit price or better
She placed a limit order to buy 100 shares of Apple at $150 per share, ensuring she wouldn't pay more than that price.
Ela colocou uma ordem limitada para comprar 100 ações da Apple a $150 por ação, garantindo que não pagaria mais do que esse preço.
2. An instruction to a broker to buy or sell a security only when its price reaches a specific level
The trader set a limit order to sell at $200, protecting his profit if the stock rose to that level.
O trader definiu uma ordem limitada para vender a $200, protegendo seu lucro se a ação subisse para esse nível.
Limit orders are fundamental to financial trading in both the USA and Brazil. In the US market, they are extensively used on exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ. In Brazil, they are standard on B3 (Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros de São Paulo). The concept reflects investor caution and price-conscious trading strategies, particularly important in volatile or rapidly changing markets. Both cultures emphasize the importance of setting limit orders to manage risk and achieve optimal pricing in securities transactions.
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