Market order — meaning explained

Market order: Buy or sell right now at whatever the price is.

What it means

Fast and simple, but you don't control the exact price you get — which matters most on volatile or thinly traded stocks.

Category

Strategy — part of the free InvestED Academy investing glossary for teens.

See it in action

Practise with real prices and fake money in the market simulator, or start the free course at module one.