stop-loss order

A form of stop loss order — A conditional order placed with a stockbroker (or similar) to close one's position if the market drops (or rises in some cases) to a specified price level.

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Meanings

nounstop-loss order (plural stop-loss orders)

plural stop-loss orders

  1. alternativeAlternative form of stop loss order.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan order to a broker to sell (buy) when the price of a security falls (rises) to a designated level

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stop order
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orderpurchase order
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stop order

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