Take profit / stop loss order
A take profit / stop loss order lets you place two linked orders at the same time to close an existing stock or ETF position:
Both orders are active at the same time and use the same share quantity, trading session, and time in force. When one order is fully filled, the other is automatically canceled. If one order is partially filled, the same number of shares is canceled from the other order, and the remaining quantity stays active on both.
You can use a take profit / stop loss order to close a long or short position. You can’t use it to open a new position.
Both orders can execute. Cancellation isn’t instantaneous. In fast-moving markets, both orders may execute before one can be canceled. This could close more shares than intended or create a new position in the opposite direction.
A take profit / stop loss order can help you plan an exit, but it doesn’t guarantee a profit or limit your loss to the stop price.
For a long position, both orders are sell orders:
YOWL is currently trading at $10 per share, and you own 10 shares. You place a take profit / stop loss order with:
If YOWL rises to $12 and shares are available, your take profit order may execute at $12 or higher. Your stop loss order will then be canceled.
If YOWL falls to $8, your stop loss order will trigger a market sell order. YOWL will be sold at the best price currently available, which may be lower than $8. Your take profit order will then be canceled.
If only 6 shares are filled by either order, 6 shares will be canceled from the other order. The take profit and stop loss orders will remain active for the other 4 shares.
For a short position, both orders are buy-to-close orders:
You’re short 10 shares of YOWL, which is currently trading at $10 per share. You place a take profit / stop loss order with:
If YOWL falls to $8 and shares are available, your take profit order may execute at $8 or lower. Your stop loss order will then be canceled.
If YOWL rises to $12, your stop loss order will trigger a market buy order. YOWL will be purchased at the best price currently available, which may be higher than $12. Your take profit order will then be canceled.
These examples are for illustrative purposes only. Understanding order types can help you manage execution and risk, but it can’t eliminate market or investment risk.
When placing a take profit / stop loss order:
You can only cancel the combined take profit / stop loss order. You can’t cancel the take profit or stop loss order individually. Canceling the combined order cancels the remaining unfilled quantity for both orders. If part of your order has already been filled, the completed trade won’t be affected.
You can’t edit or replace a pending take profit / stop loss order. To change the quantity, prices, or time in force, cancel the existing order and place a new one.
You can view the overall order and the status of the individual take profit and stop loss orders in your order history.
You can place take profit / stop loss orders for supported stock and ETF positions in the Robinhood app and Robinhood Legend.
On Robinhood Web Classic, you can view and cancel an existing take profit / stop loss order, but you can’t place a new one. This order type isn’t currently available for options, crypto, futures, or index options.
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