Stop-limit order

Definition

A stop order that designates a price limit. Unlike the stop order, which becomes a market order once the stop is reached, the stop-limit order becomes a limit order.

Investing Essentials

Copyright © 2011 Campbell R. Harvey, Professor of Finance, Fuqua School of Business at Duke University


Term of the Day

Managing underwriter
The leading firm in an underwriting group, which originates the deal and acts as an agent for the group.

Subscribe to the Term of the Day via email Get the Term of the Day in your inbox!

Create your free portfolio