Trading & Market Structure

Best Execution

Definition

What is Best Execution?

The duty or process of seeking the most favourable reasonably available trading outcome for a client.

Example in practice

The broker considers price, cost, speed, and likelihood of execution.

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The highest price a buyer is currently willing to pay for a security.

The lowest price a seller is currently willing to accept for a security.

The difference between the best available buying and selling prices.

An instruction to buy or sell immediately at the best available prices.

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