What happens to orders placed during extremely volatile markets?
. Periods of market volatility and high volumes of trading, heavy Internet traffic, or technical problems (such as problems with your modem, computer, or Internet service provider) may delay or prevent the execution of your order. As a result, your order may be executed at a price significantly different than the market price displayed at the time you entered your order. You can protect yourself and limit your losses if you know what you are buying and the risks of your investments, and can take additional steps to guard against typical problems investors face in volatile markets. The following examples explain how market volume, volatility, and the type of order you place can affect the price at which your order is executed. Market Movements Most days more than a billion shares of stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Stock prices can move very quickly – up and down. This is especially true in volatile market situations when securities prices can fluctuate dramatically in a
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