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Trading Order Types & Processes

Many traders rely on orders to execute their strategies. What kind of orders are there and how do they work?

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A Long Position (long) conveys bullish intent as an investor will purchase the security with the hope that it will increase in value.
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    Understanding Order Execution

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    Direct Access Trading (DAT)

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