Trading

Order types

Which order fits when.

Table

OrderWhat it doesUpsideDownside
MarketFills at once at the best priceFastSlippage, you pay the spread
LimitFills at your price or betterPrice controlMay never fill
Stop-lossCloses the position at a priceCaps the lossIn a fast market may fill worse
Take profitLocks profit at a targetDisciplinePrice may stop short and reverse

Related terms

Where to trade

Crypto

WEEXWEEX

A crypto exchange for trading.

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Forex

FxProFxPro

Broker: forex and CFDs.

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VantageVantage

Broker: forex and CFDs.

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