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 An order to sell a stock when its price falls to a particular point, thus limiting an investor's loss (or locking in a profit). Also referred to as a stop-loss order. |
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 Investors commonly use a stop order before leaving for holidays or entering a situation where they are unable to monitor their portfolio for an extended period of time. |
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 The Stop-loss Order - Make Sure You Use It - It's a simple but powerful tool that can help you implement your stock-investment strategy. Find out how. Trailing-Stop Techniques - The important decision to exit a position must be based on more than emotion if you want to be a disciplined trader. Limiting Losses - It is impossible to avoid them completely, but there is a systematic method you can use to control them. The Basics Of Order Entry - Taking control of your portfolio means knowing when to use particular orders and if they pose added costs. |
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