What is DRIB Quantity? And Its Benefits

What is DRIB Quantity?
In the stock market, DRIB is known as Disclosed Quantity. It is essentially a feature or mechanism in trading platforms where only a portion of a buyer’s total order is shown in the Market Depth, while the rest remains hidden.

Simply, if you want to buy 10,000 shares, but only want to display an interest for 1,000 shares in the Market Depth, then you can use DRIB Quantity. This allows you to partially disclose your buying intent and minimize the market impact of your large order.
Similarly, DRIB Quantity can also be used while selling shares, in order to reduce the risk of a sudden price drop in the market caused by large visible sell orders.
In the International market it is known as the Iceberg order.

Benefits of Using DRIB Quantity

1. Reduces the Market Impact of Large Orders
Large visible orders may cause prices to spike or drop. By using DRIB and executing orders step-by-step, price stability can be maintained.

2. Enables Smart Trading and Strategic Execution
Professional or institutional investors use DRIB to strategically place orders without revealing their full trading intent to the market.

3. Gives a Competitive Edge
Since the full order remains hidden, other traders may be unaware of your total position, allowing you to buy shares at more competitive prices.

​This feature is usually accessible through trading platforms like Quick Trade Pro or via a broker’s Order Management System (OMS).

Example:
Let’s say you want to buy shares of ACI Limited. You intend to purchase 5,000 shares, but revealing this in the market may push the price up. So, in the OMS, you place an order as follows:

Total Buy Quantity: 5,000
Disclosed Quantity (DRIB): 500

In the order book, it will now show an interest for only 500 shares. Once those 500 shares are executed, the next 500 will automatically be pleased on the market—and this process continues until all 5,000 shares are executed in steps.

Limitations of Using DRIB Quantity
- You can set up to 10% of the total order as DRIB Quantity.
- Not all brokers or trading software may support DRIB.
- For new or inexperienced traders, incorrect use of DRIB may result in delayed or partial order execution.

Conclusion
DRIB Quantity is a secret weapon for smart investors. It enhances trading strategies, helps control market prices, and prevents unnecessary panic or hype. DRIB is a valuable tool for those who trade in larger volumes or have some market experience.

If you're a retail trader, try using the DRIB option through the Quick Trade Pro app—it could be a great advantage in managing your portfolio efficiently.