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title: What is a market order?
description: A market order is a request to open or close a position at the current market price.
url: "https://ms.wmmarkets.com/knowledge-base/trading/what-is-a-market-order/"
updated: "2024-10-09"
category: Trading
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# What is a market order?

A market order is a request to open or close a position at the current market price.