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Block

A block order is a high volume order that consists of a minimum of 50 contracts at a specific limit price.

To submit a block order

1. Click the bid or ask price field on the option for which you want to submit a block order.
2. Check the Block Order attribute. To display the attribute:
   • Hold you mouse over the Type field label until the green “+” sign appears.
   • Click the “+” sign to display the field pick list, and from the Order Attributes section select Block Order.
3. In the Exchange field, select ISE.
4. In the Price field enter a limit price.
5. Click Transmit to send the order.

For a more detailed description of block orders and the products and exchanges on which they're supported, visit the Order Types nformation page.

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