A Stop Order Is an Order to Sell a Stock

question 92

Multiple Choice

A stop order is an order to sell a stock when ________.

• A) an order is placed by a specific buyer in the stock exchange
• B) its price falls to a particular point
• C) its p/e ratio crosses a certain level
• D) brokerage cost is lower than a specified amount
• E) overall price index of the stock exchange exceeds a certain amount

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Definitions:

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