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What is a Stop Loss?

🛑 What is a Stop Loss?

A Stop Loss (SL) is an order placed to automatically close a trade when the market moves against you, helping to limit potential losses.




🔎 How does a Stop Loss work?

When you open a trade, you can set a price level where:

  • If the market reaches that level,

  • Your position will be closed automatically.

This helps control risk and prevents losses from increasing beyond your chosen limit.




📊 Example

If you buy EUR/USD at 1.1000 and set a Stop Loss at 1.0950:

  • If the price drops to 1.0950,

  • The trade will close automatically,

  • Limiting your loss to that level (subject to market conditions).




📌 Important Notes

  • Stop Loss does not guarantee exact execution price during high volatility (slippage may occur).

  • It is a key tool in risk management.

  • You can modify or remove your Stop Loss while the trade is open.



⚠️ This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk.

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