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Stop Loss

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Description

An order placed with a broker to sell a security when it reaches a certain price to limit losses.

A stop loss is an order set to sell a security once it reaches a specified price, designed to limit an investor’s loss on a position. It’s a critical risk management tool that helps traders control potential downside, though it can be subject to slippage in volatile markets.

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