Market order with offset?

Discussion in 'Order Execution' started by dfd, May 31, 2017.

  1. dfd

    dfd

    I'm using IB and like the speed of market order but would prefer an offset so that my order fills a bit slower but with slightly better price. Is there such a thing?

    For example, market buy at the ask - 1 cent or market sell at bid +1 cent. It would be similar to a rel order but won't fill if the current spread moves.
     
  2. Overnight

    Overnight

    I believe you'd need a limit order for that. Market orders are just that...Best price you can get at current market, which may not be +/- 1 tick from your desired fill.
     
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  3. comagnum

    comagnum

    Last edited: May 31, 2017
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  4. They don't mention it, but you can submit pegged to mid orders via IEX in addition to via Nasdaq.
     
  5. dfd

    dfd

    Thank you for the responses, all. Very helpful.