Discover how stop-loss and limit orders can protect against price gaps and explore alternatives to mitigate investment risks.

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Investors often use trading instructions, known as orders, to specify actions they want within their portfolio. Stop orders, for instance, are triggered to buy or sell when a selected asset reaches a ...