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Having a stop loss is essential to protect your capital in investments, especially in volatile markets like stocks, forex, or cryptocurrencies. The stop loss is a risk management tool that automatically limits losses when the price of an asset reaches a certain level.
Here is a practical guide to building efficient strategies:
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1. Understand what Stop Loss is
It is an automatic order that sells (or closes the position) when the asset reaches a specific value, preventing larger losses.
Example: you buy a stock for R$100 and set a stop loss at R$90. If the stock drops to R$90, it will be sold automatically.
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2. Types of Stop Loss
Fixed (value or percentage):
E.g.: sell if it drops 10% below the entry price.
Technical:
Based on chart analysis. E.g.: below an important support level.
Trailing (Trailing Stop):
Moves up with the price of the asset. Protects profit as the asset appreciates.
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3. Tips for building good strategies
Define your risk profile: how much are you willing to lose per trade?
Combine with technical analysis: use supports, resistances, moving averages.
Avoid placing a stop too tight: it may be triggered by normal volatility.
Review periodically: the stop should follow market movements.
Never trade without a stop: leaving a trade “open” can lead to significant losses.
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4. Example of Strategy
Buying a stock at R$50
Technical support at R$45
Set stop loss at R$44.50 (below support, to avoid noise)
