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What is a limit order and how do they work?

What is a limit order?

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Written by Bongani Nhleko
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A limit order is an instruction to buy or sell only at a price specified by you. You would use a limit order should you want to execute a trade at a certain price. You can input the specified price and should the instrument reach that price your order will automatically be executed.
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Should you want to cancel the limit order before it has executed you can do so. Simply go to your pending order on your dashboard and select cancel.

Please note: the limit price must be a minimum of 1% away from the current price of the instrument.

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