Q. When is the use of stop losses not appropriate? A: Using protective stops to manage risk...
Author - Andy Richardson
Trailing Stops and the Limitations of Stop Losses
Q. What is a Trailing Stop Loss? A: This is a stop loss level that automatically adjusts...
Situations where Guaranteed Stops are Useful
Q. Should I be using Guaranteed Stop Losses? A: Guaranteed stop loss orders protect you against...
How Much do Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders Cost?
Q. How much do Guaranteed Stop Loss orders cost? A: Most CFD and spread betting providers offer...
Guaranteed Stop Losses or Ordinary?
Q. What is a guaranteed stop loss order or controlled risk bet? A: Normal stop loss orders are free...
IG Index Stop Loss Rules
Q. It is rather impossible to implement the SB stop rules on the IG platform, as IG restricts...
Placing Stops Out-of-Hours
Q. I’m trying to place an order out-of-hours but my spread betting company will not let...
How Contingent Orders Work
Q. How does a Contingent Order work? A: There are a number of different order types and all...
Stop Limit Orders and OCOs
Q. What is a ‘stop on close’ order? A: This is a type of stop that will trigger...
Controlling Emotions: Avoiding Moving Stop Losses Once Set
Q. What do I need to do to make myself not touch my stop loss order levels once set? More...
