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Buying investment trust on IBK

dublin2000 · 2023-07-28 10:27:22

Hi, I'm trying to place my first order on IBK to buy some Investment trust, I had put in the number of shares I want to buy at order type of "Market", then went to submit the order. However I got the following message. I'm not sure what does it mean! any advices is helpful! Thanks

28-07-2023 10:27am

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dublin2000

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Hi, I'm trying to place my first order on IBK to buy some Investment trust, I had put in the number of shares I want to buy at order type of "Market", then went to submit the order. However I got the following message. I'm not sure what does it mean! any advices is helpful! Thanks

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#2 29-07-2023 4:07pm

Scoobydoobydoo101

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I don't know what it means but in any case you should be use "limit" order. That way you set the max buy price you wish to lock in at.

Using market orders exposes you to locking in too high Vs current market price.

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#3 30-07-2023 7:08pm

dublin2000

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120912734#Comment_120912734

Thanks for the advice good to know, I will use limit next time!

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