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[Trading Tips] How often trader should use stop-loss?
Jul 15, 2022 at 07:01
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Member Since Mar 18, 2022
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Jul 15, 2022 at 07:01
Always.
This is a basic requirement for keeping your deposit safe. Remember that anything can happen in the market and outside of it too!
One example of common problems is a computer crash, power failure, internet failure. A colleague of mine almost lost a trade in this way, the Internet at home went down, he had to run to a neighbor and ask for Internet access. Since then, when trading, he has at least. 2 independent Internet connections + UPS for the computer + a charged phone with a number to the broker, so that he can close the position in case of emergency.
Another example — a sudden phone call with important information (I know a person who found out that his wife went to the hospital, he forgot about the open position in the market, lost his entire deposit).
One more example — you may feel unwell, you may lose consciousness. What then? SL will save your deposit.
Remember too, that you can manage the SL position as the market situation develops. The question of how to do this should be answered by your system/strategy.
In summary — there is not a single common-sense reason not to set SL. And any professional trader will tell you that.
This is a basic requirement for keeping your deposit safe. Remember that anything can happen in the market and outside of it too!
One example of common problems is a computer crash, power failure, internet failure. A colleague of mine almost lost a trade in this way, the Internet at home went down, he had to run to a neighbor and ask for Internet access. Since then, when trading, he has at least. 2 independent Internet connections + UPS for the computer + a charged phone with a number to the broker, so that he can close the position in case of emergency.
Another example — a sudden phone call with important information (I know a person who found out that his wife went to the hospital, he forgot about the open position in the market, lost his entire deposit).
One more example — you may feel unwell, you may lose consciousness. What then? SL will save your deposit.
Remember too, that you can manage the SL position as the market situation develops. The question of how to do this should be answered by your system/strategy.
In summary — there is not a single common-sense reason not to set SL. And any professional trader will tell you that.
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Member Since Aug 19, 2021
203 posts
Aug 01, 2022 at 13:58
Oh I know other theory about SL. The more often you put a stop loss, the more often it works and you lose. 😄😄😄
Member Since Aug 05, 2021
394 posts
Oct 21, 2022 at 16:45
I agree with this fully. Never trade without SL!!!
Oct 26, 2022 at 11:57
WhiteWitcher posted:
Oh I know other theory about SL. The more often you put a stop loss, the more often it works and you lose. 😄😄😄
Fully agree.
There is one more mind: if you don't set SL then you will loss more or even all. But in many cases on currency pairs it could be just a big drawdown. And after that will be growth (or fallen depends on direction).
Also I agree with another opinion. SL is necessary in cases if you face unexpected things or work ect. It will be better to set SL in order to not to lose all:)
Member Since Jan 12, 2023
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Jan 12, 2023 at 11:22
Hello
Information which you have posted is really appreciable.
Information which you have posted is really appreciable.
Member Since Mar 31, 2021
222 posts
Jan 12, 2023 at 11:28
Well, I cannot say that used to set up SL. Moreover it all depends on circumstances. If I understand that I may have a big loss, I would put the stop loss. If the risks are minimal, I will expect a rebound and further growth/fall of the currency pair.
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Member Since Mar 31, 2021
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Jan 17, 2023 at 14:44
davesper posted:
In general, in this situation a lot depends on the situation on the market, but I try to use it quite often.
Do you really believe that if SL catches you each time, you'll have profit from this? I don't believe in it.
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