Trading basics
Stop Order vs Limit Order: Differences and Examples
Compare buy and sell stop orders with limit orders on one quote sequence. See when each can fill, why a stop price is not a fill price, and how stop-limit orders differ.
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Paper Trading for Beginners: Practice a Plan and Review It
Use a simple paper-trading routine to record a setup, entry rule, cancellation point, costs, and review before risking real money.
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Market, Limit, and Stop Orders: Choose How to Enter and Exit
Understand what each order controls, how a trigger differs from a fill, and why a stop order cannot guarantee your exit price.
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Spreads, Fees, and Slippage: Calculate the Cost of a Trade
Work from actual entry and exit prices, separate spread from commission, and see how costs change a small intraday move.
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Day Trading Basics: Positions, Orders, Costs, and Risk
Understand how an intraday trade works: long and short positions, order types, spreads, trading costs, and the difference between margin and risk.
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