Bid has a particular significance in relation to IG's platform. Here, we define bid in general investing and explain what it means to you when trading with IG.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Order definition
In trading, an order is a request sent to a broker or trading platform to make a trade on a financial instrument.
The company who receives the order will then attempt to ‘fill’ it before it expires. Orders that have not been closed are referred to as open orders. Usually, orders will be given over the phone or online.
Orders vary in the length of time they can remain open for, and stipulations for how they can be filled. Market orders, for instance, request your broker to trade an asset at the best available price before the end of the day. Stop and limit orders stipulate the price at which the asset should be bought or sold.
With IG
We offer flexibility on the types of orders available on our deal ticket. Sign up for a demo to see our deal ticket in action.
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