Central Limit Order Book

Business, Legal & Accounting Glossary

Definition: Central Limit Order Book


Central Limit Order Book


Full Definition of Central Limit Order Book


CLOB. System of aggregate limit orders on all securities received by specialists, market makers, and electronic trading systems. The central limit order book can fall into one of two designations: “soft” or “hard.” The difference between the two is that a “hard” CLOB executes limit orders immediately and a “soft” CLOB executes limit orders as they are facilitated. This system has been advocated by the SEC but opposed by most major exchanges due to the fact that the exchanges could potentially lose volumes of trades.


Cite Term


To help you cite our definitions in your bibliography, here is the proper citation layout for the three major formatting styles, with all of the relevant information filled in.

Page URL
https://payrollheaven.com/define/central-limit-order-book/
Modern Language Association (MLA):
Central Limit Order Book. PayrollHeaven.com. Payroll & Accounting Heaven Ltd.
April 20, 2024 https://payrollheaven.com/define/central-limit-order-book/.
Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):
Central Limit Order Book. PayrollHeaven.com. Payroll & Accounting Heaven Ltd.
https://payrollheaven.com/define/central-limit-order-book/ (accessed: April 20, 2024).
American Psychological Association (APA):
Central Limit Order Book. PayrollHeaven.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024
, from PayrollHeaven.com website: https://payrollheaven.com/define/central-limit-order-book/

Definition Sources


Definitions for Central Limit Order Book are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

This glossary post was last updated: 20th November, 2021 | 0 Views.