How do I place a Trailing Stop-loss (Smart Trail) order in FYERS?

How do I place a Trailing Stop-loss (Smart Trail) order in FYERS?

Trailing Stop-Loss (TSL) is an advanced order type that allows your stop-loss price to adjust automatically as the market price moves in your favor. It helps protect profits while managing downside risk. TSL orders are supported on all FYERS order types — Intraday, Delivery, and MTF — across both the FYERS App and Web platforms.

On FYERS App

  1. Open the FYERS App and search for the stock.
  2. Tap Buy or Sell.
  3. Select the order type: Delivery, Intraday, or MTF.
  4. Tap the Trailing SL tab.
  5. Enter:
    • Quantity/Amount
    • Initial Stop-Loss (Market or Limit)
    • SL Trigger
    • Jump Price
  6. Tap Show Advanced to optionally set:
    • Target Price
    • MPP (Auto/Custom)
    • Order Tag
  7. Tap Buy [Qty] or Sell [Qty] to execute the order.

On FYERS Web

  1. Login to FYERS Web.
  2. Click on any stock to open the order panel.
  3. Select your product type: Intraday, Overnight, or MTF.
  4. Click the Trailing SL tab.
  5. Enter your Quantity.
  6. Select your order type: Market or Limit.
  7. Set the following:
    • SL Price (optional if using market stop-loss)
    • SL Trigger
    • Jump Price — the minimum favorable price movement after which the SL adjusts
  8. Expand Advanced to optionally set:
    • Target Price
    • MPP (Max Profit Protection) – Auto or Custom
    • Order Tag
  9. Click Buy or Sell to place the order.

Important Notes

  • TSL is available for Buy and Sell across all product types.
  • Stop-Loss Trigger and Jump Price are mandatory.
  • Target is optional and only available in the Advanced section.
  • MPP ensures your profits are protected once the stock hits your defined target.

What If...

ScenarioExplanation
Trailing SL is not visibleEnsure you are using Buy/Sell order. TSL is not available with GTT or SIP.
Jump price is too smallEnsure it meets minimum tick size. A small jump may prevent SL from trailing.
I only want to set a targetNot allowed in TSL. Stop-loss is mandatory.
Order didn’t trailTSL only activates when price moves favorably by at least the Jump Price.

Last updated: 27 Aug 2025

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