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Order types explained: market, limit, stop and stop-limit

26. September 202625. September 2026 by Chris
Order types explained: market, limit, stop and stop-limit (Updated)

Understanding order types is essential for executing trades at prices you expect. This guide breaks down how each order works, when to use it, and the risks you need to manage.

Categories Basics, Investing, Trading Tags limit order, market order, order types, risk management, stop-loss, trading basics

Why the Risk-Reward Ratio Is Essential for Profitable Trading

26. September 202617. September 2026 by Chris
Why the Risk-Reward Ratio Is Essential for Profitable Trading

The risk-reward ratio is not a suggestion. It is the mechanism that separates traders who survive from those who do not. Understanding how to calculate and apply it correctly changes everything about how you size positions, set stops, and take profits.

Categories Investing, Risk Management, Trading Tags Position Sizing, risk management, risk-reward ratio, stop-loss, trading psychology

How to set a stop-loss correctly: technique, psychology and common mistakes

26. September 20266. September 2026 by Chris
How to set a stop-loss correctly: technique, psychology and common mistakes

A poorly placed stop-loss hurts more than none at all. Learn how traders and long-term investors should think about exits, position sizing, and the behavioral traps that blow up accounts.

Categories Investing, Risk Management, Trading Tags capital preservation, Position Sizing, risk management, stop-loss, trading psychology

The complete guide to position sizing and risk

26. September 20266. September 2026 by Chris
The complete guide to position sizing and risk

Position sizing is the most underappreciated skill in trading and investing. This guide explains how to calculate risk per trade, size positions for your account, and build a framework that protects capital across different time horizons.

Categories Deep Dives, Trading Tags capital preservation, portfolio risk, Position Sizing, risk management, stop-loss

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