What happens to a buy market order if no one is selling?

Discussion in 'Order Execution' started by novicetrader69, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. Rule 41 Don't Be Penny-wise And Pound Foolish
    When you decide to enter the market, avoid the temptation to put a price order in to get it just a bit cheaper.

    This nickel-and-dime mindset will cost quarters and dollars in the long run. If you have spotted a buying formation on your stock chart and other research tells you to buy, just do it. Place a market order and get on with the next piece of analysis.

    I was wondering about the risks of market orders in general and I questioning myself about what may happen in limit situations such as very limited supply.

    Is the above rule a valid one?


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    Last edited: Oct 17, 2018
    #11     Oct 17, 2018
    murray t turtle and comagnum like this.
  2. Hooter

    Hooter

    wailing and gnashing of teeth
     
    #12     Oct 20, 2018
  3. %% Amen and seldom happens; + happens even less in a liquid market.And using a limit order to tight is worse, cause easy to have missed the move//good trend-dont quibble over a quarter+ miss the move.....:cool::cool:
     
    #13     Oct 25, 2018
  4. %% Wise words on swing position trades.Price moves good on liquid stuff, a generous limit is even better:cool::cool:
     
    #14     Oct 25, 2018