#OrderTypes101 the context of finance and trading, the term "order type" refers to the different ways in which a trading order can be issued, each with its own characteristics and implications for execution. The most common order types include market orders, limit orders, stop orders, and various combinations or variations of these.

Explanation of order types:

Market order:

This type of order guarantees immediate execution at the best available price in the market. It guarantees execution, but not a specific price.

Limit order:

This type of order allows the trader to specify a price at which they are willing to buy or sell. The order will only be executed at the specified price or higher.

Stop order:

This type of order becomes a market order when a specific price (the "stop price") is reached. It is often used for risk management or to protect profits.

Stop-limit order:

This order combines the features of a stop order and a limit order. It becomes a limit order when the stop price is reached.

Trailing stop order:

This type of order automatically adjusts the stop price as the asset price moves, to protect profits while allowing the trader to benefit from future price increases.

Day order:

This type of order is valid only for the current trading day and is automatically canceled if not completed by the end of the day.

Good till canceled (GTC):

This type of order remains active until it is filled or the trader explicitly cancels it.

One-cancels-other (OCO) order:

This type of order combines two orders, one of which is activated if the other is not filled.

Bracketing order:

This type of order combines an initial order (often a market order) with a stop-loss order and a take-profit order.

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