Execution Definition

Execution refers to the completion of a buy or sell order in the market.

What is Execution?

Execution quality can be affected by factors such as liquidity, order type, and market volatility.

The price at which an order is executed may differ from the requested price, known as slippage, particularly in fast-moving markets.

When a market order to buy a stock is filled at the best available price, that is the order's execution.

Earnings per share is a company's net profit divided by its number of outstanding shares.

An economic calendar lists scheduled economic data releases and events that can affect financial markets.

Equity refers to ownership value in an asset after liabilities are subtracted, or the current value of a trading account.