SIE practice questionmediumTrade Execution
Which of the following orders does NOT guarantee execution?
- ABuy stop order
- BMarket order
- CSell short order
- DLimit order✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Limit order
A limit order is executed only at a specified price or better, so it may not fill. Market orders and properly triggered stop orders do guarantee execution. Sell short is a trade direction, not an order type.
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