round lot investment & finance definition
In
the stock market, an order of at least 100 shares, or one that is in 100-share
increments. In contrast, an odd lot is an order for some amount that is not
divisible by 100 shares. In the money market industry, a round lot is the
minimum amount that bond’s prices are quoted in. This amount may range from
$100,000 to $50 million, depending on the issue, its size, and liquidity.
See round lot in Wall Street Words
The standard unit of trading in a particular type of security. For stocks, a round lot is 100 shares or a multiple thereof, although a few inactive issues trade in units of 10 shares. For corporate, municipal, and government bonds, a round lot is usually considered to be $100,000 of principal amount of securities per trade. Customers involved in securities transactions in lots other than round lots are often penalized somewhat because the trades require more broker and dealer effort. Also called
even lot,
lot,
normal trading unit. Compare
odd lot.
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