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Alternative order

Two orders given to a Broker, for which the Execution of either one automatically cancels the other. One example is combining a Buy limit Order with Buy stop order.The Buy limit Order will only be executed if the Market price is below a specified price, and the Buy stop Order will only be executed if the Market price is above a certain price. If one Order is executed, the other is cancelled. also called Either-or order.

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