#OrderTypes101 Mastering order types is essential for smart trading. A market order buys or sells immediately at the best available price—fast, but with potential slippage. A limit order sets your price, only executing if the market reaches it—great for control, but not guaranteed to fill. Stop-loss orders help protect your downside by triggering a market sell at a set price. Take-profit orders secure gains by selling once a target is hit. Some platforms offer trailing stops, which adjust as price moves in your favor. Each order type serves a purpose in managing risk and strategy. Learn them, use them, and trade with intention—not emotion.