Trade Execution

/ˈtreɪd ɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The completion of a buy or sell order in financial markets, legally binding the parties to the terms agreed upon.
    The trade execution occurred instantly once the buyer's offer was matched on the exchange.

Forms

  • trade execution
  • trade executions

Commentary

In legal contexts, trade execution refers specifically to the moment a trade becomes a binding contract, emphasizing the importance of exact timing and agreed terms.

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