Block Trade

What Does Block Trade Mean?
An order/trade submitted for sale or purchase of a large quantity of securities. Also known as "Block Order".

Investopedia explains Block Trade
In general, 10,000 shares of stock (not including penny stocks) or $200,000 worth of bonds would be considered a block trade.

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