What is LIMIT ORDER?
Imagine you're at a lemonade stand. A Limit Order is like telling the seller, 'I'll buy your lemonade, but only if it's $1 or less!' You set the price, and if the seller agrees, you get your lemonade.
What is MARKET ORDER?
A Market Order is like saying, 'I'll buy your lemonade right now, whatever price you're selling it for!' You don't care about the exact price, you just want the lemonade right away.
Key Differences
The biggest difference is who sets the price. With a Limit Order, you set the price. With a Market Order, the market (everyone buying and selling) sets the price. Another difference is speed. Market Orders are usually filled right away, while Limit Orders might take longer, or not be filled at all. Finally, think about control. Limit Orders give you more control over the price, but Market Orders give you speed.
When to Use Each One
Let's say you want to buy a toy car. It's currently $10, but you think it will go on sale for $7 soon. You can place a Limit Order to buy it at $7. If the price drops, you'll get the car for cheaper! If you REALLY need that toy car for your friend's birthday party tomorrow, you'd use a Market Order to buy it right away, even if it costs $10.
The Bottom Line
Market Orders are great for when you need to buy or sell something quickly and don't care too much about the exact price. Limit Orders are better when you're patient and want to try to get a better price. Think of it like choosing between buying something on sale or buying it right away. Both can be useful, depending on what you need!