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If you think the price of a stock you own might begin to decrease, you can attempt to protect profit or limit losses by placing a stop order.
If you're placing a buy stop order, your stop price should be higher than the prevailing market price. If you're placing a sell stop order, your stop price should be lower than the prevailing market price. Stop orders must be placed at least .10 below the current bid or above the current ask.
For complete instructions for placing a stop order, visit Placing Stop Orders in the Knowledge Center.
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