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Stop-Loss Order

What is Stop-Loss Order?

A stop-loss order is an instruction to sell a security automatically if its price falls to a set level, aiming to limit a loss.

Why it matters

In a fast drop the order can fill below your stop price, and a brief dip can trigger a sale you later regret.

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