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GermanyDAX25,576.45▼ -1.66%
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AustraliaASX 2008,779.80▼ -1.48%
IndiaNifty 5023,431.50▼ -0.86%
IndiaBSE Sensex74,764.23▼ -1.08%
IndiaNifty Bank56,295.55▼ -0.85%
IndiaNifty IT28,914.00▼ -3.24%
IndiaNifty Auto27,653.35▲ 0.00%
IndiaNifty Pharma26,691.80▼ -0.70%
IndiaNifty FMCG45,309.25▲ 0.00%
USS&P 5007,636.36▼ -0.48%
USDow Jones52,380.66▼ -0.77%
USNASDAQ26,253.34▼ -0.64%
UKFTSE 10010,670.10▼ -1.31%
JapanNikkei 22564,597.46▼ -0.84%
Hong KongHang Seng24,937.01▼ -1.34%
GermanyDAX25,576.45▼ -1.66%
FranceCAC 408,156.67▼ -1.94%
AustraliaASX 2008,779.80▼ -1.48%
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Market Microstructure: Order Types & Liquidity

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The Order Book

A live list of all buy (bid) and sell (ask) orders at every price level.

  • Best Bid: Highest price someone is willing to buy at.
  • Best Ask: Lowest price someone is willing to sell at.
  • Spread: Best Ask − Best Bid. Tight spreads = liquid market.

Order Types

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