Orders for 1–99 shares (odd lots) are often handled by "market makers" and may not be reflected in the public bid/ask spread.
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A round lot is more likely to get filled quickly at the exact price you want, especially in less "liquid" stocks where there are fewer buyers and sellers.
The most significant benefit of owning exactly 100 shares is the ability to Orders for 1–99 shares (odd lots) are often
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In the options market, one contract represents exactly 100 shares. A round lot is more likely to get
When you buy 100 shares, your order is treated with higher priority on the exchange.