Buy Minus

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Definition of 'Buy Minus'

A type of order where a client instructs the broker to purchase a stock at a price below the current market price.
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Investopedia explains 'Buy Minus'

An example is placing a buy order at $25 for a stock that is currently trading at $27.

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