How many shares is in one lot?

Pricey blue chips, which are out of reach for many smaller investors given they now have to buy at least 1,000 shares at a time, would suddenly be affordable. The move to reduce the lot size from 1,000 now to 100 shares could occur by as early as the first quarter of next year. read more

Commodity Futures Lots. In commodities trading, shares are known as contracts. Each category of commodity futures can have its own lot size. One lot of wheat, corn and soybeans equals 5,000 bushels. Both live cattle and lean hogs are traded in lot sizes of 40,000 pounds. Gold and palladium are traded in 100 troy ounce lots. read more

A lot is a fixed quantity of units and depends on the financial security traded. For stocks, a lot is the number of shares that is purchased or sold in one transaction. The standard minimum stock order that can be placed through an exchange without incurring higher commission fees is 100. In the stock market a lot of 100 shares is known as a round lot. read more

In terms of stocks, the lot is the number of shares you purchase in one transaction. In terms of options, a lot represents the number of contracts contained in one derivative security. read more