How does a Stop Loss Limit Order work?

Stop Loss Limit (SL-Limit) Order is a type of stop-loss order where the order is placed with both:

  • Trigger Price – The price at which the stop-loss order is activated.
  • Limit Price – The maximum or minimum price at which the order can be executed.
     

Example of a Stop Loss Limit Order:

  • You hold a stock trading at ₹100.
     
  • You set a Stop-Loss Limit order with:
    • Trigger Price: ₹91
    • Limit Price: ₹90.90
       
  • If the price falls to ₹91, the order gets triggered, and a Sell Limit Order is placed at ₹90.90.
  • The order will Only Execute If Buyers Are Available at ₹90.90 or higher.
     

Risk of Stop Loss Limit Orders:

  • If the market is highly volatile and falls below the limit price (₹90.90 in this example), the order may remain unexecuted, leading to higher losses.
  • To avoid this, traders should set a reasonable gap between trigger and limit prices based on the stock’s liquidity and market conditions.