Trading & Market Structure

Block Trade

Definition

What is Block Trade?

A transaction involving a large quantity of securities, often negotiated away from the public order book.

Example in practice

An institution sells a 5% stake through a block trade.

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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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