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For UK stocks you will be given a quote that you can accept or decline. As soon as you accept the quote your transaction should be executed immediately. Once you have submitted the order an order confirmation screen will be displayed with the details of your trade. On this screen you will also be able to print off the contract note for this trade. You will also be able to view the details for this trade under 'Trading History'.

In some cases the market may be unwilling to accept a trade in 'illiquid' stocks in larger sizes, or under certain market conditions. In these cases, you will be given the option of either placing a 'Negotiated Trade', or the option of placing a TradePlan order. A Negotiated trade will be dealt at the best price available as soon as practically possible and the execution price may vary from the current market quote. All orders received will be dealt in fair and due turn. For information on the different TradePlan's please refer to 'TradePlan FAQs'.

For overseas markets you will be given an indicative price. You can then place an 'at Best' or 'Limit' order. 'At Best' orders should be executed as soon as practically possible and again the price may vary from the current market quote. 'Limit' orders will be executed when a price can be achieved that is within the limit you have set.
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