---
title: "What is an 'Execution Fill Type' and why does it matter?"
slug: "what-is-an-execution-fill-type-and-why-does-it-matter"
description: "Learn the critical impact of execution fills on option trading with expert insights. Discover how different execution types, from mid-market to market prices, can drastically change your trading outcomes. This detailed analysis, using Shopify put spreads as an example, reveals the stark difference in returns and emphasizes the importance of choosing the right execution strategy. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting, understanding execution fills can be the difference between profitability and loss."
tags: ["Option Trading", "Execution", "Adaptive trading strategies", "Put Options", "Stop and Limit", "Limit Gains", "Limit"]
updated: 2024-07-16T23:49:22Z
published: 2024-07-16T23:49:22Z
canonical: "learn.trademachine.com/what-is-an-execution-fill-type-and-why-does-it-matter"
---

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# What is an 'Execution Fill Type' and why does it matter?

A discussion of execution prices and how it affects option trading.

          Spread the Selloff (1x3x2) Specialized Execution Fill Type

          

Spread the Selloff utilizes specialized execution fill type settings of Halfway between mid and market. Based on user feedback the fill prices were more consistent and realistic and it removed noise from bad fills in markets that were a little bit wide.

[Video Transcript](https://learn.trademachine.com/docs/what-is-an-execution-fill-type-and-why-does-it-matter-transcript)