A block trade is a large, privately negotiated securities transaction executed outside public markets to minimize price disruption. Typically involving 10,000+ shares or significant value, these off-exchange deals are arranged by investment banks for institutional investors like mutual funds, pension funds, or hedge funds. Benefits include reduced market impact, faster execution, and price certainty for large-scale portfolio adjustments.
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