How to Place a Market Order on FYERS Trader?
Placing a market order on FYERS lets you buy or sell a stock instantly at the current market price. This is useful when fast execution is more important than setting a specific price—ideal during fast-moving market conditions or when quick entry or exit is needed.
Steps to Place a Market Order on FYERS
- Step 1: Select the Stock
- Select the stock you want to buy or sell from your Watchlist.
- Click on Buy (blue) or Sell (red) to open the order panel. - Step 2: Choose the Product Type
- Select Intraday, Overnight, MTF, or other product types as needed. - Step 3: Enter Quantity
- Enter the number of shares under Qty (Lot). - Step 4: Confirm Market Order Settings
- The Market price checkbox is already selected.
- Price and Trigger Price fields are disabled for market orders.
- Click Show More to access optional fields like Disclose Qty or set order Validity (Day or Immediate or Cancel). - Step 5: Place the Order
- Review Required Margin and Available Funds at the bottom.
- Click Buy [X] Qty or Sell [X] Qty to submit your order.
Tip:
- Market orders execute at the best available price during trading hours.
- They are best suited for liquid stocks or time-sensitive trades.
- Price control is not guaranteed—use limit orders if price certainty is important.
If you wish to place an order at a specific price, kindly place a Limit order instead.
What If...
| Issue | What to Check or Do |
|---|
| Market order not executing | Ensure the market is open and there's enough liquidity in the stock. |
| Order executes at an unexpected price | This can happen in volatile conditions. Consider using a limit order for price control. |
| Market checkbox disabled | This may occur in special order types where the price is auto-managed. |
Last updated: 02 Jul 2025
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