You're reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool's Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More
Is a stop loss order a good Foolish way to mitigate risk?
In the following video, Lyons George, research analyst for The Motley Fool's Rule Breakers service, takes a question from a Fool member, who asks:
I'm a new Rule Breakers member. I tend to be drawn to the riskier side of stocks compared to my husband. I've dabbled in stop loss orders recently, but I'm finding I either don't like them, or I don't do them well. My question is, what is your opinion on stop loss orders vs. let it ride?
Lyons George has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Netflix. The Motley Fool owns shares of Netflix. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.
