What is Break-Even?
The price point at which a trade has zero profit and zero loss.
In-Depth Explanation
Practical Example
"You buy at 100, the price goes to 110, you move your stop loss to 100. It is now a break-even trade."
Related Terminology
Stop Loss
An order placed with a broker to sell (or buy) an asset when it reaches a certain price, to limit losses.
Trailing Stop
A type of stop loss order that moves automatically as the price of an asset moves in your favor.
Bull Market
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.
Bear Market
A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall.
Tradeable Instruments Affected
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