Normal Market Size
Definition of 'Normal Market Size'A share classification structure based on the number of shares outstanding. This determines the number of shares that a market maker can trade at the quoted price. |
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Investopedia explains 'Normal Market Size'Buying or selling in amounts above the set number of shares requires price negotiation with the market maker. The Normal Market Size system reduces the effect a market maker's trading activity may have on the share price of a stock that has shares outstanding in the low thousands. |
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