An order to buy or sell a stock immediately at the best price available is called a:

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A market order is an instruction given to a broker to buy or sell a stock immediately at the prevailing market price. This type of order ensures that the trade is executed quickly at the best price available. However, market orders do not guarantee a specific price, as the execution price may be different from the quoted price at the time the order is placed.

An Order to Buy or Sell a Stock Immediately at the Best