[FAQ] When do I use Buy/Sell Limit and Stop orders? > Questions and answers

Category: Trading Basics

Short answer
Use a Buy Limit to buy at a price below the current price, and a Buy Stop to buy after a breakout above a higher price. Use a Sell Limit to sell at a price above the current price, and a Sell Stop to sell after a break below a lower price. Recheck the direction, the price and the stop loss before you place the order.

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Source verified: 2026-08-16
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