What is Market Depth?
Market Depth (also called order book depth, level 2) — The buy and sell orders queued at different prices, showing how much can trade before the price moves — seen in the order book.
In simple terms
Deep market depth means large orders can fill without big price moves.
Why Market Depth matters when you invest
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Market Depth — frequently asked questions
What is Market Depth?
The buy and sell orders queued at different prices, showing how much can trade before the price moves — seen in the order book.
What does Market Depth mean in the stock market?
The buy and sell orders queued at different prices, showing how much can trade before the price moves — seen in the order book. Deep market depth means large orders can fill without big price moves.
Can you give an example of Market Depth?
Deep market depth means large orders can fill without big price moves.
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