Which of the Following Orders Is Most Useful to Short

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following orders is most useful to short sellers who want to limit their potential losses?

• A)Limit order
• B)Discretionary order
• C)Limit-loss order
• D)Stop-buy order
• E)None of the above

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