When buying stocks, you have a few choices about how to place your order. You can order at the present asking price to lock in the exchange or set a price you're willing to pay and see if it gets met.

Limit orders are about control and precision. They enable traders to take control of their trading and only enter the market when specific conditions are met. Limit orders are especially popular among ...

When you buy or sell a stock, you don't just decide how many shares you want — you also have to decide how you want your order carried out. Finance expert Suze Orman recently explained this choice on ...