Trailing

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Definition of 'Trailing'

The most recent time period, often used to describe the time that a particular set of data is referring to. Trailing is used to describe a past statistic, such as same-store sales, but can also be used to describe a technique, such as a trailing stop order. Most often you will hear the term "trailing 12 months," "trailing three months" or "trailing six months."
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Investopedia explains 'Trailing'

The term may also modify a reported metric. For example, the earnings in a trailing price-to-earnings ratio refers to the past earnings per share over a certain period - usually 12 months. Trailing 12 months is denoted by the acronym "TTM."  
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'Trailing'

  • Trailing-Stop/Stop-Loss Combo Leads To Winning Trades

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    Combine trailing stops with stop-loss orders to reduce risk and protect portfolio
    value. ... Trailing-Stop/Stop-Loss Combo Leads To Winning Trades. ...

  • Manage Risk With Trailing Stops And Protective Put Options

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    Manage Risk With Trailing Stops And Protective Put Options. ... Many investors
    use trailing stop-loss techniques as a risk management tool. ...

  • Trailing-Stop Techniques

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    Trailing-Stop Techniques. ... Momentum-Based Trailing Stop The most basic technique for
    establishing an appropriate exit point is the trailing-stop technique. ...

  • What is a virtual trailing stop order (VTSO)?

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    A virtual trailing stop order (VTSO), is a stop order that adjusts as the price
    of a security moves. ... What is a virtual trailing stop order (VTSO)? ...

  • What is a trailing commission?

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    Very simply, a trailing commission is money you pay an advisor each year
    that you own an investment. ... What is a trailing commission? ...

  • The Stop-Loss Order - Make Sure You Use It

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    ... namesake. Another use of this tool, though, is to lock in profits, in which
    case it is sometimes referred to as a "trailing stop". ...

  • Triple Screen Trading System - Part 7

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    ... More specifically, the third screen is called a trailing buy stop technique
    in uptrends and a trailing sell stop technique in downtrends. ...

  • Lessons From the Market's Most Mispriced Stocks

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    ... mean it hasn't been a successful stock; it's been a good investment despite its
    consistently-bloated price since that date, never reaching below a trailing P/E ...

  • Mispriced Stocks To Watch

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    ... mean it hasn't been a successful stock; it's been a good investment despite its
    consistently-bloated price since that date, never reaching below a trailing P/E ...

  • Mispriced Stocks To Watch

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Mispriced-Stocks-To-Watch-DELL-AMZN-IBM-EBAY1220.aspx
    ... mean it hasn't been a successful stock; it's been a good investment despite its
    consistently-bloated price since that date, never reaching below a trailing P/E ...

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