moving stop-loss
[ˈmuːvɪŋ stɑp lɔs]
nounpl: moving stop-losses
parada de perda móvel / stop-loss móvel
1. A risk management technique where a stop-loss order automatically adjusts upward as the price of an asset rises, designed to protect profits while allowing for continued gains
The trader set a moving stop-loss at 5% below the current price to protect his position while maintaining upside potential.
O trader estabeleceu um stop-loss móvel a 5% abaixo do preço atual para proteger sua posição mantendo o potencial de ganho.
2. A trailing stop mechanism that locks in gains by moving the exit point higher as the asset price increases, but never decreases
By using a moving stop-loss, she ensured that profits were secured if the market reversed.
Ao usar um stop-loss móvel, ela garantiu que os lucros fossem protegidos se o mercado se revertesse.
The moving stop-loss is a fundamental risk management tool widely adopted in both American and Brazilian financial markets. In Brazil, it has become increasingly popular among retail traders and investment education programs. The term reflects the growth of technical analysis and algorithmic trading in Latin American finance, representing a shift toward more sophisticated position management strategies. In the USA, it is standard practice among professional traders.
NYC Slang
trailing stop / trailing stop-loss (used interchangeably in American financial markets)
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