A stop-limit order is a two-stage order where you define both a trigger price (stop) and a limit price (limit).
This order type is particularly useful in situations where you want more control over market movements – for example, to trigger a sell order if the price falls below a certain level.
Stop-limit order in the mobile application
Stop-limit buy order:
Go to Home, My portfolio or Trade
Select the investment instrument you want
Select Buy
Select the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the number of units you want to buy
Enter the trigger price that activates the order
Enter the limit price at which the order can be executed
Click Confirm
Stop-limit sell order:
Go to Home, My portfolio or Trade
Select the investment instrument you want
Select Sell
Select the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the number of units you want to sell
Enter the trigger price that activates the order
Enter the limit price at which the order can be executed
Click Confirm
Stop-limit order in the web application (Advanced only)
Stop-limit buy order:
Go to Trade
Enable the Advanced toggle on the right side of the view
Select the investment instrument you want
Select Buy
Select the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the number of units you want to buy
Enter the trigger price that activates the order
Enter the limit price at which the order can be executed
If you wish, set a validity period for the order – otherwise, it remains valid until cancelled or executed
Click Buy
Stop-limit sell order:
Go to Trade
Enable the Advanced toggle on the right side of the view
Select the investment instrument you want
Select Sell
Select the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the number of units you want to sell
Enter the trigger price that activates the order
Enter the limit price at which the order can be executed
If you wish, set a validity period for the order – otherwise, it remains valid until cancelled or executed
Click Sell
Tip: Stop-limit orders give you greater control, particularly in volatile market conditions.