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What Is a Stop-Limit Order?

By Robin Hartill, CFPUpdated Aug 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM

Key Points

  • Stop orders activate at a set price; limit orders execute only at specified price limits.
  • Stop-limit orders combine stop settings with limit protections against poor prices.
  • Traders use stop-limit orders to manage risks in volatile market conditions.

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