What are Stop loss orders?

What are Stop loss orders?

  • A stop-loss order is a buy/sell order that can help you limit your losses in case the prices move against your trade. 
  •  If you are buying a stock, then you will have to add a sell stop-loss. 
  •  If you have to sell a stock, then you will have to add a buy stop-loss.

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