stop loss order en · NOUN
Meanings
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A conditional order placed with a stockbroker (or similar) to close one's position if the market drops (or rises in some cases) to a specified price level.
The shares are currently trading at $4.40 and he has issued a stop loss order to sell if they fall to $4.20.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stop loss orders | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| stop-loss order | alternative | lexicographic |