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Pinpoint Your Ideal Stop Loss Order Location

Pinpoint Your Ideal Stop Loss Order Location

July 10, 2019 by Daniels Trading

For most people new to the markets, the phrase “stop loss order” carries with it an ominous connotation. Images of foreclosure signs and overdrawn bank accounts come to mind, both products of a once-promising opportunity gone awry. However, for veteran traders, stop losses are not viewed as foe ― they’re a powerful tool for avoiding… Read more.

Which Stop Loss Order Is Best for Your Strategy?

Which Stop Loss Order Is Best for Your Strategy?

June 12, 2019 by Daniels Trading

As any veteran trader will tell you, having your stops run is not a pleasant experience. However, it doesn’t need to be a financial disaster. While the connotation surrounding the word loss is ominous, do not be fooled ― the stop loss order is often a trader’s best friend.

Make Your Stop Loss Order a 2 Lot!

Make Your Stop Loss Order a 2 Lot!

June 3, 2014 by Brian Cullen

Buying on support and/or selling against resistance are not new concepts. Chances are you have traded on both of these ideas. But what about the times when you were wrong? What happens to the price action after you were stopped out? Was there a trading opportunity missed?

Simultaneously Entering a Stop and Setting a Profit Target

Simultaneously Entering a Stop and Setting a Profit Target

April 4, 2014 by Peter O'Daniel

If a trader would like to place an order to enter the market on a stop, is it acceptable for the trader to simultaneously place a profit target at the same time?

Why Stop Orders Get Rejected

Why Stop Orders Get Rejected

March 28, 2014 by Peter O'Daniel

Stop orders are primarily used to protect losses on a position, lock in profits on a position, or enter a market on a breakout. Learn why Stop Orders may be rejected.

Stops, Slippage and Stop Jumping

Stops, Slippage and Stop Jumping

March 26, 2014 by Peter O'Daniel

A stop order is an order commonly used in futures trading to either help protect losses, lock in profits, or enter a market on a breakout. A buy stop order is placed above where the market is trading, while a sell stop order is placed below where the market is trading.

Stops and Liquidity

Stops and Liquidity

March 13, 2014 by Peter O'Daniel

Stop orders can be used in futures trading as a great way to help manage risk and protect losses, lock in profits, or enter the market on a breakout. The downside to using stop orders, however, is slippage.

Stops…Damned If You Do, Destroyed If You Don’t!

Stops…Damned If You Do, Destroyed If You Don’t!

September 5, 2013 by Leslie Burton

Trading in commodity futures can be a very challenging plight and the risk plan may mean the difference between a long-term trading life and a short-term trading life. Of course, there are traders that simply do not believe in stops and swear that the other brokers and/or traders are gunning for their stops.

Stop on Close

Stop on Close

June 27, 2011 by Craig Turner

Stop on Close (aka Stop Close Only) is a risk management technique used by swing and position traders.  A Stop on Close is a stop order that uses the closing price as the stop trigger.  The Stop on Close is not an intraday stop order actively working at the exchange, it is an end of… Read more.

Trade Management Essentials: The Exit – Managing Stops and Targets

Trade Management Essentials: The Exit – Managing Stops and Targets

June 26, 2011 by Brian Cullen

This article orginially appeared on June 04, 2010 in FutureSource’s Fast Break Newsletter, where Brian is a regular contributor. How difficult do you find it to enter into the market?  If you think about it, “getting in” is not that difficult.  The common problem that many traders face is not getting into a trade… the… Read more.

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