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# Order Types

In Supertrade, traders can use different order types to control execution and manage risk effectively. Understanding these order types is essential for precise entries and exits.

### Market Orders

* **Definition:** Execute instantly at the best available current price.
* **Use Case:** Ideal when speed of entry or exit is more important than the exact price.
* **Note:** May involve slippage in highly volatile markets.

### Limit Orders

* **Definition:** Execute only at your chosen price or better.
* **Use Case:** Helpful for entering trades at a favorable price level or securing better exits.
* **Note:** Execution is not guaranteed if the market never reaches your set price.

### Stop and Stop-Limit Orders

* **Stop Order:** Triggers a market order once the stop price is reached. Commonly used to enter momentum trades or set protective exits.
* **Stop-Limit Order:** Similar to a stop order but converts into a limit order instead of a market order, giving more control over execution price.

### Take-Profit (TP) and Stop-Loss (SL)

* **Take-Profit:** Automatically closes a position once the market hits your target profit level, locking in gains.
* **Stop-Loss:** Closes a trade at a predefined loss level to prevent further downside.
* **Tip:** Always set TP and SL when opening positions to align with your drawdown rules.

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Proper use of order types is key to disciplined trading. They help you control execution, protect against large losses, and secure profits systematically.
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