Stop-Loss Order

The execution of a stop loss order. When an investor predetermines a price at which he wants to sell if the stock’s price falls, he places a stop loss order. If he purchases a stock for ...

A strategy that aims to limit potential losses to a desired amount by using a stop-loss or stop-limit order.

An order condition instructing a broker to only fill a transaction at a specific price or above it. Unlike a market order, an at-or-better order will expire if a specific price target is ...

A price level that, if reached, will trigger an order to sell an underlying security. Hard stops are set at a constant price and are inherently good until cancelled. A hard stop is used ...

A strategy that attempts to force some market participants out of their positions by driving the price of an asset to a level where many individuals have chosen to set their stop-loss ...

Refers to the group of investors who hold a short position and are quick to exit their positions at the first sign of strength in the underlying asset. This group of investors looks to ...

Refers to the group of investors that holds a long position and is quick to exit that position at the first sign of weakness. This group of investors is generally looking to capture the ...

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