odd lot
Americannoun
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a quantity or amount less than the conventional unit of trading.
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Stock Exchange. (in a transaction) a quantity of stock less than the established 100-share unit for active issues or the 10-share unit for designated inactive issues.
noun
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a batch of merchandise that contains less than or more than the usual number of units
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stock exchange a number of securities less than the standard trading unit of 100
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Origin of odd lot
First recorded in 1895–1900
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This figure, however, does not include numerous "odd lot" transactions in from 1 to 99 shares, which contribute about a third again as many shares sold.
From Time Magazine Archive
Small shop-keepers are inclined to favor this "odd lot buying," as it enables them to save the tinfoil cigarette wrappings and sell them back to the cigarette manufacturers for an additional profit.
From Time Magazine Archive
In recent years, individual sales in odd lots have equaled or outnumbered sales of 100 shares, while odd lot sales constitute an additional third to the published total of 100-share sales.
From Time Magazine Archive
His allies, in the nature of things, are an odd lot.
From Time Magazine Archive
But there was an odd lot of tiny drawers, located in every conceivable place, all pretty well preserved, and the square pedestal and the base were in excellent condition.
From Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls by Carsey, Alice
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