A round lot (or board lot) is a normal unit of trading of a
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, which is usually 100
shares of
stock
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in US. Each stock exchange has its own regulations regarding round lot sizes: they can range anywhere from 1-100 shares, depending on the exchange.
Any quantity less than this normal unit is referred to as an
odd lot
An odd lotter is an investor who purchases shares or other securities in small or unusual quantities. Stocks are typically traded in increments of 100 shares, a quantity known as a '' round lot'' or ''board lot''. The cost of 100 shares of a secur ...
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See also
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Odd lot
An odd lotter is an investor who purchases shares or other securities in small or unusual quantities. Stocks are typically traded in increments of 100 shares, a quantity known as a '' round lot'' or ''board lot''. The cost of 100 shares of a secur ...
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Odd lotter
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