Trader Mindset

How limit orders can work against you

Oct 12, 2022
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ADVICE

Don't Rely On Sell Limits In Volatility

  • Avoid using sell limit orders when trading large size in volatile markets because you may not get fully filled.
  • Use market exits or protective stops a few points below the market to ensure execution and reduce slippage.
ANECDOTE

Personal Losses From Slippage

  • The host shares he experienced significant slippage and skid from limit orders when trading large size.
  • He claims if listeners had his losses they'd be very wealthy, illustrating how common and costly slippage can be.
INSIGHT

Price Targets Are Often Emotional

  • Being emotionally attached to an exact price target harms trading decisions more than the few points you're trying to save.
  • Financially there's little difference between getting 23 versus 25 points, so flexibility beats precision fixation.
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