trailing stop-loss
[ˈtreɪlɪŋ stɑːp lɔːs]
nounpl: trailing stop-losses
stop-loss móvel
1. A risk management tool in trading where a stop-loss order automatically adjusts upward as the price of an asset increases, but does not move downward, designed to protect profits while allowing for continued upside potential
The trader set a trailing stop-loss of 5% to protect his position while keeping potential gains open.
O trader estabeleceu um stop-loss móvel de 5% para proteger sua posição enquanto mantinha ganhos potenciais em aberto.
2. An order type that follows an asset's price upward and triggers a sale if the price drops by a specified percentage or amount from its recent peak
Using a trailing stop-loss at $95 when the stock was trading at $100 meant the stop would move up to $100 if the price reached $105.
Usar um stop-loss móvel em $95 quando a ação era negociada em $100 significava que o stop subiria para $100 se o preço chegasse a $105.
The trailing stop-loss is a fundamental tool in both American and Brazilian financial markets, particularly popular among day traders and swing traders. In Brazil, the term is often used in Portuguese as 'stop-loss móvel' or simply 'trailing stop' in English within trading communities. This strategy reflects the risk-conscious culture of professional traders who seek to balance profit maximization with capital preservation. The concept is taught in financial education programs and is widely discussed on financial platforms, social media trading groups, and investment forums in both countries.
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