What is Slippage?
Slippage — The difference between the price you expected and the price your order actually filled at, common in fast or illiquid markets.
In simple terms
A market order in a thin stock can fill with noticeable slippage.
Why Slippage matters when you invest
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Slippage — frequently asked questions
What is Slippage?
The difference between the price you expected and the price your order actually filled at, common in fast or illiquid markets.
What does Slippage mean in the stock market?
The difference between the price you expected and the price your order actually filled at, common in fast or illiquid markets. A market order in a thin stock can fill with noticeable slippage.
Can you give an example of Slippage?
A market order in a thin stock can fill with noticeable slippage.
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