Marcus Just Placed a Stop Limit Order to Sell 100

question 31

Multiple Choice

Marcus just placed a stop limit order to sell 100 shares at $21 stop,$18 limit.Which one of the following statements is correct concerning this order if the current market price is $16?

• A)As soon as the price rises to $18, the stock will be sold.
• B)The stock will sell for at least $18 but less than $21.
• C)The stock will sell for $18 a share as soon as the price hits $21.
• D)The order will become a limit order to sell at $21 once the market price reaches $18.
• E)The order will become a limit order to sell at $18 once the market price reaches $21.

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Definitions:

Leverage

The use of borrowed capital or financial derivatives to increase the potential return of an investment.

IPO

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company offers shares to the public in a new stock issuance, allowing it to raise capital from public investors.

Public Investors

Individuals or entities that invest their money in publicly traded securities, such as stocks and bonds, available on the open market.

Stock

Shares representing ownership in a company, which can be bought and sold in financial markets.