Investing Glossary:
Size
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| Refers to the magnitude of an offering, an order, or a trade. Large as in the Size of an offering, the size of an order, or the size of a trade. Size is relative from Market to market and security to security. "I can Buy size at 102-22," means that a trader can buy a significant amount at 102-22. Small is <10,000 shares. Medium is 15,000-25,000 shares. Good is 50,000 shares. Size is 100,000 shares. Good six-figure size is 200,000-300,000 shares. Multiple six-figure size is >300,000 shares. Size of The Market is actual number of Shares represented in one`s market, or Bid and offering; unless specified, assumed to be at least 500 to 1000 shares, depending On the stock.
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