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Lot

A lot is the standard trading unit on the exchange; on Borsa Istanbul 1 lot equals 1 share with 1 TL nominal value. A lot expresses quantity in stock orders.
Contents
  1. 1.Key points
  2. 2.Formula / calculation
  3. 3.Interpretation
  4. 4.Pitfalls
  5. 5.Frequently asked questions

Key points

  • The minimum trade size on Borsa Istanbul is 1 lot, so a single share can be bought.
  • Thinking in lots is essential for position sizing and risk management: a maximum acceptable loss per lot is set.
  • in some countries a lot is 100 shares, which can cause confusion with international sources.

Formula / calculation

Trade value = Lots × Price. For example 100 lots × 45.50 TL = 4,550 TL. Volume data is published in lots (shares) and TL; Yatırımcı.AI stock pages show both. Bonus issues raise lot counts proportionally.

Interpretation

In mutual funds quantity is expressed in units and can be fractional.

Thinking in lots is essential for position sizing and risk management: a maximum acceptable loss per lot is set. Lots queued at the ceiling or floor measure the supply-demand imbalance.

Pitfalls

in some countries a lot is 100 shares, which can cause confusion with international sources. Tick size rules are independent of lot count. Because commission rates are fixed, very small lot trades are proportionally expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

A lot is the standard trading unit on the exchange; on Borsa Istanbul 1 lot equals 1 share with 1 TL nominal value.

Trade value = Lots × Price. For example 100 lots × 45.50 TL = 4,550 TL. Volume data is published in lots (shares) and TL; Yatırımcı.AI stock pages show both. Bonus issues raise lot counts proportionally.

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