Trading

Trailing Stop

A trailing stop moves with the price, locking in profits as the stock rises. If price rises to $120, a 10% trailing stop moves to $108. Triggers a sell if price drops 10% from the highest point.

Example

Stock hits $150; trailing stop at $135; sell if it drops to $135.

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