#OrderTypes101
Mastering Trading Commands
Understanding order types is crucial for effective trading. Here are the basics:
1. Market Order: Execute immediately at market price.
2. Limit Order: Buy/sell at a specific price.
3. Stop Order: Trigger a trade when price reaches a certain level.
4. Stop-Limit Order: Combine stop and limit orders.
5. Take-Profit Order: Close position when profit target is reached.
Each order type serves a purpose:
- Market orders for urgency
- Limit orders for precision
- Stop orders for risk management
- Stop-limit orders for control
- Take-profit orders for locking gains
Which order type do you use most? Share your strategy!