Market Depth
/ˈmɑːrkɪt dɛpθ/
Definitions
- (n.) The measure of the volume and variety of buy and sell orders at various price levels in a financial market.
The market depth indicated strong investor interest at several price points beyond the current trading price.
Forms
- market depth
- market depths
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Commentary
Market depth is crucial in legal contexts involving securities regulation and trading compliance to assess fair market practices and market manipulation risks.
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