Trade Execution

What is Trade Execution?

Author: David Bickerton
David Bickerton
David Bickerton
Asset Management | Financial Analysis

Previously a Portfolio Manager for MDH Investment Management, David has been with the firm for nearly a decade, serving as President since 2015. He has extensive experience in wealth management, investments and portfolio management.

David holds a BS from Miami University in Finance.

Reviewed By: Patrick Curtis
Patrick Curtis
Patrick Curtis
Private Equity | Investment Banking

Prior to becoming our CEO & Founder at Wall Street Oasis, Patrick spent three years as a Private Equity Associate for Tailwind Capital in New York and two years as an Investment Banking Analyst at Rothschild.

Patrick has an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School and a BA in Economics from Williams College.

Last Updated:May 5, 2022

Execution is the term used for when any trade has been fully completed. If the order is going through a broker, the broker has the ability to determine (but also the legal obligation to obtain) the best possible method of execution for their investor.

If an order is placed but not filled, it has not been executed; the same goes for if the order is only partially filled.

 

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