What is a limit order?
Set the exact price you want to buy or sell at.
Beginner 2 min readUpdated 5/27/2026
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A limit order lets you set the exact price you're willing to buy or sell at. It only fills at your price or better.
- A buy limit fills at your price or lower; a sell limit at your price or higher.
- It may not fill immediately (or at all) if the market doesn't reach your price.
- Use it for price control and to avoid slippage.