#OrderTypes101 Here’s a concise 150-word bullet point explanation of #OrderTypes101 to help you understand the most common order types in trading:
Market Order
Executes immediately at the current market price.
Best for fast execution but may have slippage.
Limit Order
Sets a specific price to buy/sell.
Only executes when the market reaches your price.
Offers price control, not guaranteed execution.
Stop-Loss Order
Automatically sells/buys once a certain price is hit.
Protects against major losses.
Commonly used in risk management.
Stop-Limit Order
Combines stop and limit features.
Sets a stop price to trigger and a limit price to execute.
Adds control but may not fill if price gaps.
Trailing Stop Order
Moves with the market price by a set percentage or amount.
Locks in profits while limiting downside.
OCO (One Cancels the Other)
Two orders linked; if one executes, the other is canceled.
Useful in breakout or breakdown strategies.