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Orders can be placed at any time and will only be executed from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
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Trading primarily occurs on exchanges (NYSE Euronext and other regional markets) and on NASDAQ through a variety of venues including market makers and ECNs
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Many order types and restrictions are accepted, including: market, limit, stop-limit, all-or-none, etc.
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All order sizes are accepted
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Many security types are available, including: stocks, options, bonds, mutual funds, etc.
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Different time limits are available, including: Day, GTC, IOC and FOK
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In general, higher trading activity means more liquidity and a greater likelihood of order execution
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The quotes you receive are consolidated and represent the best available prices across all trading venues; market makers and specialists work to ensure customers get the best buy or sell prices displayed on NASDAQ and the exchanges
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