Order Types
Limit, stop, market, trailing, and bracket orders
8 articles in this category
Limit Orders: How They Work & When to Use Them
Limit orders let you control the exact price you pay or receive. Learn when to use them instead of market orders and how they protect your fills.
Stop-Limit Orders: How They Work & Examples
Stop-limit orders trigger at one price and execute at another. Learn how this two-part order works, with clear examples for both buying and selling.
Trailing Stop Orders: How to Lock in Profits Automatically
Trailing stops automatically move your stop loss as price moves in your favor. Learn to use them to lock in profits while letting winners run.
Market Orders: When Speed Matters More Than Price
Market orders execute immediately at the best available price. Learn when speed matters more than price control and how to manage slippage risk.
Stop-Loss Orders: Protecting Your Trading Capital
Stop-loss orders are your most important risk management tool. Learn how to set them properly to protect capital without getting stopped out too early.
Stop-Limit vs Stop-Loss: Which Order Type Should You Use?
Stop-limit and stop-loss orders both protect you from losses, but they work differently. Learn when to use each and the tradeoffs between them.
Limit Order vs Market Order: Key Differences Explained
Limit orders control price, market orders control speed. Learn the key differences and when to use each order type for optimal trade execution.
Bracket Orders: Automating Your Entry, Stop & Target
Bracket orders combine entry, stop loss, and profit target into a single order group. Learn to automate your trade management with this powerful tool.