Partial Fill
Partial fill is a term used in the financial industry to describe a situation in which an order is only partially filled. This can occur when the order is too large to be filled in one transaction, or when the market is not liquid enough to fill the order in one go. Partial fills can also occur when the order is split into smaller orders and filled at different prices.
History of Partial Fill
Partial fill has been used in the financial industry for many years. It was first used in the early days of stock trading, when traders would place large orders and the market would only be able to fill part of the order. This was due to the limited liquidity of the market at the time. As markets have become more liquid, partial fills have become more common, as traders can now place larger orders and expect them to be filled in one go.
Comparison Table
| Order Size | Market Liquidity | Likelihood of Partial Fill |
|---|---|---|
| Small | High | Low |
| Large | Low | High |
Summary
Partial fill is a term used in the financial industry to describe a situation in which an order is only partially filled. This can occur when the order is too large to be filled in one transaction, or when the market is not liquid enough to fill the order in one go. Partial fills can also occur when the order is split into smaller orders and filled at different prices. For more information on partial fill, you can visit websites such as Investopedia, The Balance, and Investing.com.
See Also
- Market Order
- Limit Order
- Stop Order
- Fill or Kill Order
- All or None Order
- Good Till Cancelled Order
- Immediate or Cancel Order
- Market on Close Order
- Market on Open Order
- Fill and Kill Order
