Encyclopedia of Investment Terminology

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Auction

An auction is a process through which a buyer agrees to sell a good or service to the highest bidder. Interested parties place bids on the good or service being offered and the highest bidder agrees to pay for the good or service.

Auctions have rules which include duration of the auction, starting bidding price, and other rules.


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