- Odd Lot Trade
- A block of securities or commodities that is smaller or larger than the standard lot size traded in that market. The price can vary from the current market value.
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Odd Lot Trade
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Board Lot — A standardized number of shares defined by a stock exchange as a trading unit. In most cases, this means 100 shares. The purpose of a board lot is to avoid odd lots and to facilitate easier trading. It s more difficult for a broker to find a… … Investment dictionary
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