Fill
Fill is a financial term used to describe the process of completing an order for a security or other asset. It is the final step in the order execution process and involves the actual purchase or sale of the asset. The term is used in both the stock and futures markets, as well as in other financial markets. Fill is also used to describe the completion of a trade, such as when a broker fills an order for a customer.
History of Fill
The term fill has been used in the financial markets since the early days of trading. It was originally used to describe the completion of a trade, such as when a broker filled an order for a customer. Over time, the term has come to mean the completion of an order for a security or other asset. In the modern era, the term is used to describe the completion of an order for a security or other asset, such as a stock, bond, or commodity.
Comparison of Fill
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fill | The completion of an order for a security or other asset. |
| Trade | The completion of a transaction between two parties. |
| Order | A request to buy or sell a security or other asset. |
Summary
Fill is a financial term used to describe the completion of an order for a security or other asset. It is the final step in the order execution process and involves the actual purchase or sale of the asset. The term is used in both the stock and futures markets, as well as in other financial markets. For more information about fill, you can visit websites such as Investopedia, The Balance, and Investing.com.
See Also
- Order Execution
- Order Types
- Market Order
- Limit Order
- Stop Order
- Stop-Limit Order
- Market Maker
- Trading Volume
- Bid-Ask Spread
- Commission
