Why can a price quote be different from the execution price?
The market is a dynamic environment. Prices are always changing as a given stock’s supply and demand change. You may, for example, log on to your E*TRADE Securities account, get a quote for a stock, and place a market order for that stock. When the trade is made, your order was actually executed for a price other than the one you saw quoted. But in the minutes, or even seconds, between the time you place an order and the time it executes, the price can change as supply and demand for the stock rise and fall. When you click the Preview Order button, you will receive a real-time quote. Please review this quote carefully before placing your order.
