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đ§ The Main Types of Orders in Trading: Master Your Entries and Exits
Whether you're trading stocks, currencies, or cryptocurrencies, choosing the right type of order is essential for managing your positions well. Here are the main orders that every trader should know:
1. đŻ Market Order
This order is executed immediately at the best available price. It is ideal for quick entries but can result in slippage, especially during periods of high volatility.
> â Fast â â Less control over the price
2. đž Limit Order
With this order, you set the exact price at which you want to buy or sell. The order will only be executed if the market reaches this price.
> â Price control â â Not guaranteed to be executed
3. đ Stop Order
It becomes a market order once a threshold (the stop price) is reached. It is primarily used to limit losses or trigger a position at the breakout of a key level.
> â Protects capital â â Possible slippage
4. âïž Stop Limit Order
Combines a stop order and a limit order: when the stop price is hit, a limit order is placed. This provides more control but carries a risk of non-execution if the price moves too quickly.
> â Precise â â May not execute
5. đ° Take Profit Order
Allows you to secure your gains automatically by closing a position at a defined profit level.
> â Automates profits â â May miss out on bigger gains
6. đ Trailing Stop
A dynamic stop-loss that follows the price as it moves in your favor. It freezes if the market reverses, allowing you to let profits run while protecting your capital.
> â Optimizes risk/reward ratio â â Less effective in markets