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Limit Orders vs. Market Orders: What Changes When You Pick One

A market order buys or sells at whatever price is available right now. A limit order holds out for the price you name — and may never fill at all. Here's how each one behaves, with the partial fills, expiration rules, and edge cases that trip up new investors.