Definition of Trade Date

Trade date is the day when an investor’s order to buy or sell a security is executed.

Applying "Trade Date" to Securities Exams:

The day an order is entered to buy or sell a security may or may not be the trade date. Certain limit orders can be entered as good ’til cancel orders. These orders will remain on the books so long as the are properly renewed, executed or canceled.

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