// TRADING TERMINOLOGY

What is Guaranteed Stop Loss?

A premium stop loss order that guarantees your trade will be closed at your exact price, regardless of market gaps or slippage.

In-Depth Explanation

Many UK brokers like IG offer this for a small fee. It is the only way to completely eliminate "gap risk" in your trading.

"A trader uses a guaranteed stop loss on a volatile earnings trade to ensure they don't lose more than their defined risk."

An order placed with a broker to sell (or buy) an asset when it reaches a certain price, to limit losses.

The difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which the trade is actually executed.

A break in price action where no trading has occurred, typically between the Friday close and Sunday open.

An order placed to close a profitable trade once it reaches a specific price target.

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