What is Block Order?
A signficant order placed for sale or purchase of a large number of securities. Block orders are often used by institutional investors.
Also known as a “”Block Trade””. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
Example explains Block Order
Typically, a 10,000 share order (excluding penny stocks) or $200,000 worth of fixed-income securities would consititue a block order. When a trader wants to unload his or her securities quickly they will often sell them at a discount, aptly named a “”blockage discount””.
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