🛑 Stop Loss Strategy
Part of Complete Stock Market Learning Series
📌 What Is Stop Loss?
A stop loss is a pre-defined price level at which a trader exits a trade to limit losses. It is the most important tool for capital protection.
🎯 Why Stop Loss Is Important
Markets are unpredictable. A stop loss protects you when the market moves against your expectation.
- Limits losses automatically
- Protects trading capital
- Removes emotional decisions
- Improves trading discipline
⚠ Trading Without Stop Loss
Trading without a stop loss is one of the biggest reasons traders blow their accounts. Small losses can turn into large losses very quickly.
- Unlimited downside risk
- Emotional holding of losing trades
- Account damage
📐 Common Types of Stop Loss
Different market conditions require different stop loss methods.
- Fixed Stop Loss
- Percentage-Based Stop Loss
- Support & Resistance Stop Loss
- Trailing Stop Loss
📊 Stop Loss With Chart Example
Assume the following trade setup:
- Buy Price = ₹100
- Support Level = ₹95
- Stop Loss = ₹95
If price breaks below support, the trade is exited automatically to prevent further loss.
Green candles show price rise, red candles show breakdown below stop loss.
💡 Ideal Stop Loss Rules
Professional traders always follow strict stop loss rules.
- Always define stop loss before entry
- Never move stop loss emotionally
- Risk only a small percentage per trade
- Combine stop loss with position sizing
⚖ Important Note
Stop loss does not prevent losses completely. It limits losses and protects long-term capital. This content is for educational purposes only.
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