Order Basics
What is stop-limit or trigger-limit order?
A stop-limit a.k.a trigger-limit order is a specialised conditional order that combines features of both stop and limit orders. It allows investors to set a specific price range for their trades: Stop/Trigger Price: This initiates the order once ...
What is the effect of the trailing stop-loss order?
This order enables the investor to state the maximum possible loss without sacrificing the profits. Such orders help investors to lock in profits if the share price moves in their favour as the stop loss price will automatically recalculate to ...
What are price bands?
The exchanges have set a price band for all securities. The price bands act as a limit beyond which the price is not allowed to move on a particular day and the exchanges will reject orders that are set outside the minimum and the maximum of the ...
What is the validity of a GTD order?
GTD refers to ‘Good Till Day’. In the event that these orders do not get executed immediately, they remain pending until the end of the trading day. After which, the exchange cancels all the pending orders.
What is the effect of Bracket Order (BO)?
The investor can specify his/her profit expectation as well as the maximum risk that he/she would be willing to incur in a single order.
What is a Bracket Order (BO)?
It is an order which enables the investor to place two orders simultaneously. 1) The price at which he/she would sell the investment to book profits, 2) The price at which he/she would sell the investment to reduce losses. For example, suppose MR.X ...
What is a stop-loss order?
It is an order to exit an open position when it reaches a specified price. These orders are designed to limit the investor’s loss.
What is the effect of a stop-loss order?
These orders can protect the investor against the sudden movement in the security’s price. Using these orders you can define the downside for your position
What is the stop-loss trigger price?
Stop-loss orders are designed in such a way that the order remains inactive until the last traded price reaches the limit order price. The stop-loss trigger price enables the user to define at what price the stop loss order should get activated. Once ...
What is the effect of a limit order?
Limit orders get executed only at the specified price and will remain pending until that price is reached. Sometimes, these orders may not get executed at all.
What is a limit order?
A limit order is a type of order to either buy or to sell a security at a specified price. The order will either get executed at the limit price mentioned by you at the time of order placement or would not get executed at all. If the price does not ...
What is a market order on FYERS and how does it work?
A market order is an instruction you provide to your broker to buy or sell a security at the best available current market price. Prioritising immediate execution, this order type might not guarantee the exact transaction price. As the market ...
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