limit price

[/ˈlɪmɪt praɪs/]
nounpl: limit prices
preço limite
1. The maximum or minimum price at which an investor is willing to buy or sell a security
She placed a limit price of $50 per share when buying the stock to ensure she wouldn't overpay.
Ela colocou um preço limite de $50 por ação ao comprar a ação para garantir que não pagaria demais.
2. A threshold price set in a limit order that determines the execution conditions of a trade
The trader set a limit price to avoid executing the order at unfavorable market rates.
O trader estabeleceu um preço limite para evitar executar a ordem a taxas de mercado desfavoráveis.
3. In retail, the maximum price that a seller is allowed to charge for a product during price controls
During the shortage, the government imposed a limit price on essential goods.
Durante a escassez, o governo impôs um preço limite em bens essenciais.
In Brazil, 'preço limite' is commonly used in stock market transactions and during consumer protection discussions. The term reflects both modern financial trading practices and government price control regulations historically used during inflationary periods. In the USA, limit pricing is fundamental to retail and investment trading strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strike pricetrigger priceceiling pricefloor price
Antonyms / Antônimos
market priceunrestricted price

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preço limite
Standard term used in financial markets and commerce
São Paulo
preço limite / preço teto
Both terms are used interchangeably in the financial hub
Portugal
preço limite
Standard Portuguese usage in financial contexts

Related Words

limit orderstop-loss orderbid priceask priceexecution price

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a limit price
place a limit price
respect the limit price
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