Trading

Stop-Limit Order

A stop-limit order combines stop and limit: when price hits the stop, a limit order is placed. It gives more price control than a plain stop but may not fill in fast markets. Good for disciplined exits.

Example

Stop at $90, limit at $89; sells between $89–90.

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