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S02B – CS | Understanding Market, Limit, and Stop Orders
A quick, beginner‑friendly explanation of how market, limit, and stop orders work. This video breaks down when each order type is used, how they affect trade execution, and how traders choose the right order for different market conditions.
- What a market order is and when it’s used
- How a limit order lets you control your entry or exit price
- When a stop order can help manage downside risk
- How each order type can affect your trade execution
Choosing the right order type can be the difference between getting the price you wanted and getting surprised by one you didn’t — this video shows you exactly when to reach for each one.
Task: With Paper Money, Sell 3-5 Stocks (Quantity of 10 per stock ticker)
Assignment: Read Chapter 3 | Pages 33-42 | Defining Common Approaches to Stock Investing (Stock Investing for Dummies)